Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - October, 2021
Big banks mandate jabs
Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all staff.
JobKeeper stats show profit
The Treasury says almost $14 billion in JobKeeper funds were paid to businesses with rising profits in the first six months.
CBA accused of underpayment
Australia’s biggest bank has been accused of breaching wage deals in an alleged $16.4 million underpayment.
Real studies drive economic Nobel
Three experts share the 2021 Nobel prize in economics for showing how economics works in the physical world.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.
Griffin told to pay creditor
An Australian coal miner believed to be more than $1 billion in the red has been ordered to pay a creditor.
Moderna slammed for money focus
Moderna has been criticised for supplying its COVID-19 vaccine almost exclusively to wealthy nations.
Taylor rejects BCA's call
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Australia’s business leaders have proposed a “backdoor carbon tax”.
Australians reclaiming junk fees
Australians have clawed back around $500 million in 'junk' insurance.
Local eyes on Pandora details
The ATO will review details exposed in this week’s Pandora Papers leak.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
NSW lays bold export path
The NSW Government says its latest Trade Statement shows how it will double export revenue by 2031.
China demands winter supplies
China’s central government officials have ordered state-owned energy companies to secure supplies for winter at all costs.
Huge leak reveals havens
Leaked documents have revealed the offshore banking affairs of billionaires and world leaders.
JobKeeper grift outlined
A review shows thousands of businesses that received JobKeeper payments were not eligible.
Telcos slam NBN concessions
Australia’s big telcos say NBN Co needs to stop profiting off prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.