Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - June, 2019
APRA says businesses that ignore climate change could face a ‘Kodak moment’.
Joyce's farm plans probed
A report from the audit office has found Barnaby Joyce expanded a farm finance scheme against the advice of Treasury.
Flag firm linked to fake art
The company that wants to stop others from using the Aboriginal flag has ties with a group fined for producing fake aboriginal artwork.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Robo-displacement measured
New analysis says robots will take up to 20 million manufacturing jobs around the world by 2030.
State budgets boost building
Some believe the nation’s economic hopes are now pinned to its infrastructure boom.
ERF coal backing slammed
The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.
Early boost plotted
A new study suggests early childhood education could double the return on its investment.
Porter proposes more protection
The Federal Government is reportedly looking to improve whistleblower protections for public servants.
RBA boss reflects on jobs
The Reserve Bank (RBA) says it “could do better” on creating jobs, and could cut interest rates again.
Tight spending hurting small business
Experts say there is a growing wave of businesses hitting the wall as the end of the financial year approaches.
Big cheques for NT gas aids
Four NT public servants are being paid up to $390,000 a year to help the gas industry.
Slow going for Indigenous advance
An official audit has found the $5 billion Indigenous Advancement Strategy is not being properly evaluated.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Afterpay audit ordered
Regulators want Afterpay to examine its compliance with anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws.
Bitcoin brings big power bill
New research shows the use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually.
PC wants tariffs scrapped
The Productivity Commission says Australia should dump all its remaining tariffs.
Second 'robodebt' case launched
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.