Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - February, 2022
Bank short-change slammed
BankWest has been accused of short-changing its workers in EBA negotiations.
WGEA stats show leave growing
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has published its data on the nation’s gender pay gap.
Big cost in TAHE move
An audit has found the NSW government's 'poor' accounting has led to an extra $5 billion in rail payments.
Defence audit finds failures
An internal audit shows the Defence Department has been failing to comply with federal grants guidelines and rules.
Local firms have slave links
Many Australian companies are failing to comply with modern slavery laws.
Rio report rocks industry
Investors want Australian mining companies to ensure their workplaces are safe and inclusive ...
Power price dip plotted
Renewable energy is driving Australian power prices down to “among lowest in the world”.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
Tax changes for COVID tests
Tax legislation is set to be changed to make COVID-19 tests tax deductible for Australian individuals and exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT) for businesses.
Banks baulk at refund reform
ASIC wants to force the big banks to refund billions of dollars lost in online scams.
Boomer blockade detailed
New research suggests millennials are being locked out of the housing market by older generations.
Facebook to face criminal claim
Mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has launched a criminal case alleging Facebook breached anti-money laundering laws.
PayPal fighting bot farms
PayPal has closed 4.5 million accounts it says are linked to “bad actors”.