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The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
ASIC calls for more resources
ASIC has denied being too friendly with big banks and financial institutions ...
Unions consider casual case
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.
Gaps grow despite push for equity
Australia’s decade-long ‘education revolution’ appears to have disadvantaged many public schools.
Paid parental changes proposed
A new plan would see families gain greater flexibility with how they use paid parental leave entitlements.
SA moves to recoup smelter funds
SA’s Liberal Government is trying to claw back over $291 million offered to Nyrstar by the former Labor government.
ATO calls for panic alarms
Thousands of Tax Office staff will be given panic buttons on mobile phones in response to security fears.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
Senate backs donation plan
A bill to ban foreign political donations has passed the Senate, despite concerns about a loophole.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
Pay cut for NAB boss
National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn has taken a $2.1 million pay cut.
Union concerned over ATO office
A $36 million fit-out at an Australian Tax Office building in Melbourne is set to slash floor space.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
New gender stats show progress
Over the last five years, stats show employer action has improved workplace gender equality.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.