Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - April, 2019
Traditional owners say they will use every legal option to argue that Adani’s Carmichael coal mine poses ‘alarming’ risk to sacred wetlands.
Healthscope sale questioned
Questions have been asked about the Federal Government approval of the sale of 43 Australian hospitals.
Boeing hints at big cost
Boeing expects at least a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase in costs related to its troubled 737 Max.
OECD warns of automation
About 36 per cent of Australian jobs are at risk of automation, the OECD says.
Home Affairs quick to correct
Home Affairs has paid an employee on the same day her underpayment case was lodged in the Federal Court.
Ai Group wants IR freeze
The Australian Industry Group wants an industrial relations freeze until new senators take office.
Greens want polluters to pay
The Greens want to set up a $2 billion nature fund paid for by polluters.
Viagogo found in breach
Ticket reselling site Viagogo has been found to have broken several consumer laws.
News chief warns of tech regulation
The CEO of News Corp says tech giants Google and Facebook face a “reckoning” in the form of more regulation.
NT issues budget plan
The NT Government has a plan that it says will see net debt peak at $8.8 billion in 2026/27.
Science group effects tallied
The Australian Academy of Science has measured the benefits of membership of major global science organisations.
FBI deal to boost local links
The ACCC has signed a deal with the FBI to strengthen efforts to combat cartels and anti-competitive action.
Rio factors cyclone damage
Rio Tinto has counted the cost of damage at its Pilbara iron ore port by tropical cyclones.
LNP plugs NBN stats
After over a decade and $51 billion, the federal government says the NBN will be completed by next year.
OECD issues middle class claims
The OECD says the rich should be taxed more to help the middle class.
Feds defend appointment spree
The Coalition has pushed through almost 50 appointments to boards, advisory councils and postings before calling the election.