Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - December, 2016
The CSIRO has put a dollar figure on the cost of coal seam gas (CSG) mining on farmers.
Jobs stats show shifting state
Unemployment has increased despite close to 40,000 new jobs being created.
Morrison cops harsh response
Finance experts have slammed Treasurer Scott Morrison's comments on debt.
ATO fixing failed sites
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has struggled to respond to a critical systems collapse this week.
NBN brings big budget drag
More details on the incredible cost of the National Broadband Network have surfaced.
AEMO backs better links
The energy regulator has backed billions of dollars worth of infrastructure upgrades.
COAG concludes with little action
The usual veneer of agreement was missing after Friday’s COAG meetings.
Cormann slammed for 'callous' claim
Mathias Cormann has been criticised for describing paid domestic violence as “another cost” ...
Henry reflects on China links
Dr Ken Henry says Australia’s future is “hopeless” if it does not make the most of Asia’s burgeoning middle class.
Santos spins-off to save
Santos says it will save about $2 billion over three years by spinning off its non-essential assets.
ATO urged to vote no
The heads of the ATO want workers to give up their resistance to Coalition government's industrial relations policies.
Diplomats' dollars could be cut
Reports say a secret government review could cut the entitlements for high-flying diplomats.
Turnbull reacts to dire data
Australia has seen its worst economic results since the global financial crisis, but Malcolm Turnbull says it is just “a bump in the road”.
Lobbies' bland plans slammed
A conservative think tank says Australia’s chief business lobby is now “completely outgunned” by progressive think tanks.
Powerful pricing plan outlined
The CSIRO has backed emissions trading as the way to cut power bills and hit carbon targets.
Climate review lining up
The Federal Government has opened the possibility of new climate policies for the energy sector.
APRA's loan efforts having effect
New loan approvals to landlords are down 16 per cent, suggesting APRA’s brakes are working.
Medcraft marks lack of trust
ASIC chair Greg Medcraft says a trust deficit in Australia's financial institutions will drive digital disruption.
Wotif watches value slide
Shares in the online travel firm Wotif.com are down by more than 30 per cent.