Banking, Accounting and Finance News
The Federal Government has backed away from a banking royal commission's recommendation on mortgage commissions.
DHS probes its own decision
The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the $423 million contract awarded to the little-known Paladin Group.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
RBA makes climate warning
The Reserve Bank says it will have to account for climate change when setting interest rates.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Investors slam emissions policy
A massive investor group has warned that the Federal Government’s emissions policy is unlikely to be much help.
Experts agree on cheap power
AEMO and CSIRO say wind and solar are clearly the cheapest new forms of electricity generation.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
Nats want 'big stick' vote
There could soon be a vote on the federal government's proposed “big stick” energy laws.
Per capita figures slip
Australia is in a per capita recession, with negative growth on that basis for the past two quarters.
House price could hit wage talks
Property prices could affect public sector wage negotiations in Victoria.
Guthrie gets settlement
The ABC's former managing director, Michelle Guthrie, has secured an out-of-court settlement in return for ending legal action for wrongful dismissal.
Lawyers push for aid funding
Lawyers want an extra $310 million a year to close “critical gaps” in the legal aid system.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Indonesian free trade inked
A free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia is being signed in Jakarta.
Feds to restock flooded farms
The Federal Government has set up a new agency to restock the Queensland cattle industry.
Women wait decades to be even
Women could earn the same as men in most management roles within the next two decades, a new report shows.
ATO leaker faces absurd sentence
An Australian Tax Office whistleblower facing 161 years in prison will not be covered by new protections.
Buttrose picked to sit as chair
Australian media stalwart Ita Buttrose has been appointed chair of the ABC.
AAT jobs for LNP friends
The Federal Government has been slammed for “stacking” the administrative appeals tribunal with political allies.