Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2020
Feds fund new places
The Federal Government says $326 million will pay for 12,000 new places at Australian universities.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
Tobacco ads go behind counter
A new study has revealed the covert marketing tactics used by the tobacco industry.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
China unveils green goal
The world's largest polluter has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060.
Bank settles millions of breaches
Westpac has agreed to a $1.3 billion settlement after 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering rules.
DFAT speaks on veto plans
Reports say a federal agency has attempted to calm universities’ concerns about foreign veto plans.
NBN upgrades announced
After several years and billions spent on an inferior NBN, the Federal Government is now planning improvements.
Price proposed to ease public transport
Experts say a new pricing structure could clear congestion on Victoria’s public transport.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
Bushfire health costs near $2b
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
Male mentality damaging
New research says the boards of big Australian companies are held back by male pack mentality.
ACCC facing off over news
The ACCC is standing firm against Facebook’s threat to block news content.
Big leak reveals global laundering
A mass leak of US Government files has revealed details of global money-laundering networks.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.