Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - June, 2021
Politicians have proposed penalties for a lack of improvement in public sector workplace culture.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
IGR forecasts ageing issues
The latest government intergenerational report predicts smaller population growth.
NT turf grant slammed
A corruption watchdog has found the NT approved a $12 million grant that did not follow proper processes.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Holgate questions Fletcher
The communications minister has been accused of being unusually involved with Australia Post.
ASX chief gives data details
ASX CEO Dominic Stevens says the exchange is working on the world's richest blockchain.
Buffett leaves Gates post
Warren Buffett has announced he is resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but will donate another US$4.1 billion.
Big names call for federal ICAC
Dozens of eminent Australians have called on the Prime Minister to create a national anti-corruption body “with teeth”.
Coal boss bails on uni post
Former Nationals leader Mark Vaile has been pushed out of the University of Newcastle over his links to the coal sector.
Twiggy buys slice of salmon
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has bought a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture.
No jail for Witness K
A whistleblower has been spared jail time after revealing Australia bugged a foreign government to benefit Woodside.
ARENA changes challenged
A Coalition-controlled committee says proposed changes to ARENA may be illegal.
Funds pulled after coal boss appointed
The University of Newcastle has been blacklisted by philanthropists after appointing coal mining boss Mark Vaile as its new chancellor.
Big firms prepare super gouge
Some of Australia's biggest employers may make workers pay for their own superannuation rise.
DFAT reviews uni deals
Foreign Minister Marise Payne is reviewing over 6,000 deals between universities and foreign powers.
Woolies sued over manager pay
Woolworths is being taken to court for underpaying its managers $1.2 million.
Morrison muscles sub firm
The Prime Minister has attempted to pressure France on its multi-billion-dollar submarine deal deadline.
Service NSW slow to build fraud checks
Reports show a NSW Government department lacked the ability to check whether applications for over $1 billion in relief payments were fraudulent.
ARENA dilution opposed
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.