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As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Talk of tribunal after light inquiry
The Federal Government will establish a banking tribunal to help deal with consumer concerns.
VET reform to avoid rorts
The Government is shutting down the loans scheme for students undertaking vocational education and training.
Public sector places low in LGBTI figures
The public sector is lagging when it comes to workplace LGBTI inclusion.
Report calls for smart city changes
Infrastructure Victoria has called for a congestion tax in Melbourne's city centre.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
Bank bosses line up for inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry this week could see major bank bosses sign up for cultural change.
Miners reject Nats' cash grab
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls is keeping up his fight for a $5 tax per tonne of iron ore.
Report calls for super to stay low
Compulsory superannuation should be frozen at 9.5 per cent, the Grattan Institute says.
Telco's call for smarter pricing
Australian telcos and ISPs are pushing to be able to provide cheaper high-speed services.
ACOSS attacks imbalance
The Government has been criticised for plans to cut taxes for the wealthy while slashing welfare payments.
Innovators want research revamp
The Federal Government is being pushed to adjust its ‘innovation agenda’.
Over-funding figures revealed
Pricey private schools are receiving several times more taxpayer funding than they are entitled to ...
Funds to forward Tassie plans
Tasmanian councils will soon get access to interest-free loans in a $100 million stimulus package.
BHP's spill could cost $79 bil
Over 23,000 legal claims seeking a total $79 billion in damages have been lodged against BHP Billiton and Vale's Samarco joint venture.
SAI backs big bid
Finance standards and compliance firm SAI Global has agreed to a $1 billion takeover bid from Baring Private Equity Asia.
Expert dismayed at powerful change
Energy reformers say the regulator has missed a great opportunity ...
New bid revives Ausgrid option
Local bidders have made an unsolicited offer for a 99-year lease on Ausgrid.
Psychic help questioned in BBY case
The chairman of failed stockbroker BBY has defended consulting with a psychic ...
RBA boss explains banks' rate behaviour
The RBA governor says banks were right not to pass on rate cuts.