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The AEC has released a list of political donors and amounts for the 2017-18 period.
Childcare keeps rising
Government data shows childcare fee increases continue to outpace the cost of living.
Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.
ASX200 close to gender goal
Corporate Australia is just short of its 30 per cent target for women on ASX200 boards.
BHP handed big tax bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
Open banking settings questioned
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has slammed proposed privacy and security settings for banking reforms.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
Unemployment drops to 2011 levels
Unemployment dipped down to 5 per cent in December despite soft economic conditions.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Regulators wined and dined
Staff at Australia’s corporate and consumer watchdogs are accepting gifts and hospitality from the industries they regulate.
Influence alleged in ATO case
A former ATO boss has been accused of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Gig economy faces tax crackdown
The Federal Government is looking at mandatory income reporting for Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and others in the gig economy.
Attenborough urges action
Sir David Attenborough has told economic leaders that the planet faces destruction without proper climate change responses.
BHP accused of underpayment
The WA Government claims mining company BHP has been underpaying iron ore royalties for years.
Australia's richest grow richer
The top 1 per cent of Australians are now wealthier than the bottom 70 per cent combined.
Private power costs counted
New research suggests the privatised electricity sector costs Australian households over $200 per year.
Hushed trusts hold trillions
New research has counted the cost of wealthy people funnelling money into trusts to avoid paying tax.
Gunner takes aim at PS heads
NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner is considering disciplinary action against department heads who come in over budget.
Report reveals Reef grant failures
The controversial $444 million grant to an obscure Great Barrier Reef charity did not comply ...