Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2020
The number of women running the country's top 200 ASX-listed companies is falling.
Interference office suggested
Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have led some to suggest Australia should have a dedicated foreign interference commissioner.
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
State backs COVID-hit firms
The Victorian Government has announced a $3 billion COVID-19 business support package.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
NAB chief highlights coal risk
NAB’s CEO has explained why the bank is moving away from coal investments.
Big donor gets healthy contract
Questions have been asked after a pathology company linked to Tasmanian Liberal donor was granted a multimillion-dollar contract.
Execs rewarded on COVID support
Millions in bonuses are being paid to executives whose staff are on JobKeeper.
Heads roll at Rio
Rio Tinto executives are resigning after the company destroyed Aboriginal heritage sites earlier this year.
School money seems low
Public investment in Australia’s public education system is below the OECD average.
Outsourcing surges
Reports say the Federal Government is now spending at least $5 billion per year on contractors.
Water market reforms outlined
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
ANZ predicts business 'grind'
ANZ’s CEO has predicted a raft of business collapses in the middle of calendar 2021.
Court action over advice
ASIC has started civil court proceedings against Dixon Advisory, alleging it failed to act in its clients' best interests and provide appropriate advice.
New creditors left alone
A Senate inquiry into fintech has found that “buy now, pay later” services like Afterpay and Zip should be allowed to self-regulate.
'Sports rort' probe continues
An inquiry has heard the Federal Government wanted to expand its sports grants scheme to fund more projects in target seats.