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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.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Unemployment drops to 2011 levels
Unemployment dipped down to 5 per cent in December despite soft economic conditions.
Influence alleged in ATO case
A former ATO boss has been accused of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Regulators wined and dined
Staff at Australia’s corporate and consumer watchdogs are accepting gifts and hospitality from the industries they regulate.
Attenborough urges action
Sir David Attenborough has told economic leaders that the planet faces destruction without proper climate change responses.
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.
Australia's richest grow richer
The top 1 per cent of Australians are now wealthier than the bottom 70 per cent combined.
BHP accused of underpayment
The WA Government claims mining company BHP has been underpaying iron ore royalties for years.
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 ...
Cloud plans move ahead
Authorities have approved a new plan for the federal government to source multiple digital records management solutions.
DVA picks up DHS tech head
The Department of Veterans' Affairs has appointed the Department of Human Services' chief technology officer to run business transformation.
LNG exports rise
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) export revenue has risen 67.8 per cent since 2017.
CBA settles touchpad case
Commonwealth Bank has settled a discrimination case over touchpad terminals that were inaccessible ...
PC report outlines super changes
The Productivity Commission has issued its report into the $2.8 trillion superannuation sector.