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Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
FIRB to consider security
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a foreign investment overhaul.
UA predicts decline
New models suggest Australia’s universities could lose $16 billion in revenue between now and 2023.
Jail time in health fraud case
Contractors have been jailed over fraud involving a WA health service.
New figures spell recession
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared Australia is in recession after almost 29 years of economic growth.
Victorian grift uncovered
A Victorian public servant has been found to have directed millions of dollars of work to his own company.
Big fine for pain claims
The Federal Court has fined the makers of Voltaren Osteo Gel $4.5 million for breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
Health raise proposed
Economists want those on the medical front line to be rewarded with increased wages.
Lobby links uncovered
Australian researchers have found extensive financial relationships between the leaders of US medical associations and industry.
News fees discussed
Regulators want to even up an imbalance between news organisations and tech giants.
Super scheme targeted
Fraudsters are targeting new measures that allow people early access to their superannuation.
Unlawful debts date back
The Attorney General has conceded that all Centrelink debts raised using income averaging are unlawful ...
ANU expects $225m hit
The Australian National University (ANU) expects a $225 million financial shortfall this year.
RBA suggests extension
Reserve Bank governor Phil Lowe says the JobKeeper program may need to be extended.
ANAO reports losses
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is losing money, and may have to do fewer audits.
Melbourne counts COVID hit
Melbourne has revealed a $100 million hit to its bottom line as a result of COVID-19.
Rail dream denied
A new report says Australia should abandon its dream of having a high-speed, east coast rail service.
Maths fail questions muted
The Prime Minister has taken responsibility for a $60 billion JobKeeper miscalculation.
UK questions Huawei 5G involvement
Reports say Australian security officials are glad to see the UK question Chinese telco Huawei.