Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2019
An Australian Government report outlines new opportunities to sell resources to China.
Australia second on weapons imports
Despite a government policy to make Australia a major weapons exporter, it has instead become the world’s second largest arms importer.
Robo-debt run continues
Centrelink says it will run about 500,000 robo-debt reviews each year, despite calls to scrap the program.
ATO going for details
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says it is going over every tax return lodged, looking for incorrect and fraudulent claims.
Green costs off-putting
Most people appear to believe that environmental sustainability will hamper quality of life.
Influence additions urged
Hundreds of Australia’s biggest companies have been asked to join the Foreign Influence Transparency Register.
ADF sees climate risks
An increase in natural disasters caused by climate change will stretch the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), according to Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell.
Lobby jobs harm health
Experts say the revolving door between politics and big lobbies can be bad for our health.
Morrison dodges awkward talks
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has boldly avoided a global climate summit, spending time with the McDonald’s burger menu instead.
UN issues warming warning
There is a glaring and growing gap between global warming targets and reality.
ASX insider trading 'rife'
A new report has slammed company directors for insider trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Boeing announces payout
Boeing Co will pay $US144,500 ($213,242) each to the families of 346 people killed in two 737 MAX crashes.
QLD sees nothing from NAIF
The $5 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has spent nothing in Queensland.
Drone strike shows crude links
The drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure has highlighted the fragile and interconnected relationship between crude oil supply and the global economy, experts say.
Pipes required for WA boom
Experts are waiting to see whether fracking in WA will become economically viable.
Taylor threatens Liddell
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has waved the government’s ‘big stick’ at the Liddell power plant.
China expands social system
China is expanding its controversial Social Credit System to 33 million companies.
Frydenberg releases figures
The Federal Government’s budget deficit has added to expectations of a surplus this financial year.