Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has appointed a new national cyber security coordinator.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
Ethics centre sought
Australia could establish a world-first national body dedicated to applied ethics, potentially unlocking billions ...
ASEAN links celebrated
A special summit this week marks 50 years of partnership between Australia and ASEAN.
Billions pouring into shift
The Federal Government will spend big to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Centrelink cut-offs slammed
With payment suspension pushing people to the brink, calls for a Centrelink overhaul are growing louder.
Custom cells could drive sector
Australia's synthetic biology sector appears set to bolster the economy by billions in coming decades.
Price tops power concerns
Polling suggests that Australians are more concerned with the price on their power bills than the environmental footprint of their electricity.
ACCC urges tech regulation
The ACCC is calling for regulation of digital giants to protect consumers and competition.
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Breach list suggested
The business lobby has called for the establishment of a 'name and shame' register for consulting firms ...
Formwork firm in tax claim
The ATO is investigating claims of a major tax fraud in the construction industry.
Leak reveals private rates
A federal department has leaked commercially-sensitive data for the second time.