Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - November, 2023
COP28 nations have established a new climate fund that some already see as inadequate.
Hopes pinned to new threat
ASIC is threatening criminal sanctions in its response to the PwC scandal.
ATO pauses debt search
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has halted its pursuit of historical debts from tens of thousands of taxpayers.
COVID spending counted
Almost $14 billion was spent on Australia's health system response to COVID-19 up until mid-2022, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Crypto draws vast water
New research shows cryptocurrency mining uses a significant amount of water.
EV tax paying back
Victoria's government will refund $7 million in taxes collected from electric vehicle (EV) owners after the High Court declared the tax unconstitutional.
Optus probes seek info
Inquiries are scrutinising the high profile Optus outage that left some without triple-0 access.
Staff gifts slammed
An investigation by the Integrity Commission in Tasmania has revealed public servants accepting gifts, including sports tickets, dinners, and Coles gift cards.
Lobbies fear IR spree
Major business lobbies say the Government is trying to rush IR amendments with no consultation ...
"Final" pay deal shakes unions
The latest Australian Government wage deal has sparked union discontent.
IEA warns old oil
The IEA says oil producers must shift 50 per cent of investment to clean energy by 2030.
Pezzullo swiftly sacked
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed Mike Pezzullo, the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs ...
Audit bodies to merge
The Treasurer has unveiled significant reforms for accounting standards and ASIC.
Mint misses laundering fine
The Perth Mint has escaped a fine over anti-money laundering “compliance issues”.
PC calls for free care
The Productivity Commission has called for free early education for low-income families.
Australia eyes new trade deal
The collapse of an EU trade deal could see Australia pivot to the UAE.
Big split in school money
New figures show a widening funding gap in Australia's education system, with an $800 million overfunding in private schools compared to a $4.5 billion shortfall for public schools.
JobKeeper seen to tether
JobKeeper, the Morrison government's $89 billion wage subsidy, appears to have overstayed its welcome ...