Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - November, 2019
The Coalition has failed to pass its signature laws aimed at cracking down on unions.
Rogue charity stripped
The charity regulator has stripped the activist group Aussie Farms of charity status.
MTC gets big prison deal
A $1.3 billion prison contract has been handed to a company facing grim allegations at its US operations.
Robodebt was 'unlawful'
The Federal Government has admitted its robodebt scheme was unlawful, as it settles a legal challenge.
Global study shows over-investment
Leading research groups have joined the UN to warn of ‘overinvestment’ in fossil fuels.
Research calls to scrap coal
A new report warns Australia must stop burning coal by 2030 if it wants to help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Telstra to repay ripped off users
Telstra has made a series of pledges after it was found to have ripped off remote customers.
Class action over credit 'junk'
Class actions are being launched against ANZ and Westpac over “junk” insurance policies.
IOOF still reviewing
A beleaguered wealth management company says it has not begun refunding customers the estimated $223 million it owes them.
Westpac faces huge fines
Westpac is facing big fines over ‘serious and systemic’ anti-money laundering breaches, according to AUSTRAC.
Developer influence detailed
A corruption inquiry has been told that two City of Casey councillors held ‘very significant’ financial ties to developers.
PM pushes deregulation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the environmental approval process for major projects.
Ag boost sought synthetically
Synthetic biology could transform Australia’s agricultural sector into a $100 billion industry.
Charity gets UN nod
Save the Children Australia has become the first socially focused NGO to join the UN's Green Climate Fund.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
Big charges for WA staff
A senior public servant in WA has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million of public money.