Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - April, 2017
The Small Business Ombudsman says too many big companies are leaving smaller firms in the lurch.
Housing fixes picked apart
An independent economist has warned against rumoured superannuation changes.
India FTA re-awakened
The prime ministers of Australia and India have revived talks on a free trade deal.
Rio responds to tax accusation
Rio Tinto could seek a court challenge in its stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Bank seeks quantum edge
The Commonwealth Bank is looking to get ahead of the risks and opportunities of quantum computing.
Economists aim at gas billions
A new report says the Federal Government could make nearly $3 billion a year by forcing offshore petroleum companies to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export.
Jail time for bus stop scam
A former Victorian senior public servant has been sentenced to eight years' jail for a scam involving over $15 million of taxpayers' money.
DFAT chief calls for more women
The lack of women in senior roles at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has been criticised by its own chief.
EU FTA on the way
The Federal Government is actively chasing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union.
Amnesty slams asylum profiteers
The companies running Australian offshore detention centres have been accused of profiting from torture.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Tax changes labelled 'political'
The Federal Government has secured a win in its fight to cut the corporate tax rate.
Public-private swaps questioned
The Prime Minister’s department has loaned one of its top people to Bupa, the company that is likely to benefit the most from the NDIS.