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A new consumer data regime could be passed this week.
Complex tax deprives Africa
Experts say Australian miners have shifted about $1.1 billion in profit out of Africa in just one year.
RBA boss explains intent
Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe has reiterated the value of targeting consumer price rises.
ACCC wants eyes on tech giants
The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
Nissan needs big cuts
Nissan Motor Co is cutting 12,500 jobs after its quarterly profit was nearly wiped out.
Adani's finances raise concern
Experts have picked apart Adani’s corporate structure and warned it is at risk of collapse.
NSW defends CUC spend
The NSW Government has defended education grants that its own treasury finds “unlikely” to provide value.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.
Internship scheme "failing"
Young jobseekers are reportedly being paid just $4 an hour under a federal government internship program.
NAB announces new CEO
NAB has picked up the former chief of the Royal bank of Scotland as its new CEO.
Jobs stats at steady low
The unemployment rate remains at 5.2 per cent, despite the creation of 500 jobs in June.
Giant coin visits NYSE
The world’s biggest, heaviest gold coin, crafted by the Perth Mint, is now at the New York Stock Exchange.
APRA taking action, it says
The Federal Government says APRA can do its job properly, despite a detailed report showing it is not.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.
Data right scheme moving ahead
CSIRO’s Data Standards Body has welcomed the live use of banking Product Reference Data standards.
ASIC slams credit insurance
ASIC says consumer credit insurance (CCI) provides “extremely poor value for money”.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.