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A new tool to track climate progress shows most fossil fuel producers are coming up short.
Woolworths' bid fails
Woolworths' planned pay structure for its online shopping centre workforce has been knocked back.
Future sale proposed
Economists want the Future Fund shut down and its assets sold in order to tackle national debt.
Robodebt apology offered
The Federal Parliament has extended a formal apology to the victims of the unlawful Robodebt scheme.
Boyle case continues
Protesters have gathered outside South Australia's Supreme Court in solidarity with ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
New penalties for advice
The Federal Government is launching a crackdown on tax adviser misbehaviour.
US tech block announced
US President Joe Biden has limited specific American investments in critical Chinese technology sectors.
Fuel tax fight ongoing
Politicking over Australia's petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) continues, with plans to raise the rate linked to “ill-informed southerners”.
ICAC eyes bottled fund
The NT Chief Minister has remained silent about a controversial donation to a state-backed water bottling business.
Outsource overcharge alleged
KPMG has been accused of overcharging the Defence Department by millions of dollars.
Robodebt workers watched
An overhaul of public servants implicated in Robodebt findings has commenced.
Minimum tax regime coming
Australia is attempting to curb offshore tax evasion with a global minimum tax.
ATO tools fight evasion
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is using new tech tools to fight tax evasion.
Senate rejects pension cut
A Senate committee has rejected a proposal to strip pension from Governors-General involved in misconduct.
Bank backs hydrogen quest
One of Australia's biggest banks says the nation can still be a hydrogen leader.
Ban drives baby boom
A Japanese trading company has been accused of triggering a baby boom among its workers.
Union pushes tech cutoff
The Australian Services Union has launched a campaign to secure a legislative "Right to Disconnect" ...
Generational bill prepped
New laws could see the Federal Government forced to consider climate impacts on future generations when approving ...