Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2016
The Government has been criticised for plans to cut taxes for the wealthy while slashing welfare payments.
Innovators want research revamp
Over-funding figures revealed
Funds to forward Tassie plans
BHP's spill could cost $79 bil
SAI backs big bid
Expert dismayed at powerful change
New bid revives Ausgrid option
Psychic help questioned in BBY case
RBA boss explains banks' rate behaviour
The RBA governor says banks were right not to pass on rate cuts.
QLD developer donation questioned
Queensland’s Local Government department is reviewing a big donation from an unregistered company to a Brisbane mayor.
Minister clarifying foreign feelings
The Federal Government may change its foreign investment guidelines to appease angry investors.
Port sale nets $9.7 billion
The Victorian Government has announced the sale of the Port of Melbourne for $9.7 billion.
Coal cooling is not political
Experts say major super funds are not moving away from coal investments for political reasons.
Greens question site block claims
Choice says there are plans to block websites that do not charge GST.
Offshore contracts rushed, Dutton says
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton admits his department has made mistakes in its handling of contracts for offshore detention centres.
$500,000 super switch ditched
The Federal Government has leapt heroically back from the verge of useful retirement system changes.
Coal closure damage downplayed
New research suggests Australia could phase out coal production without taking a massive economic hit.
FSU gives views to ABA inquiry
The Australian Bankers Association has launched its review of remuneration systems operating in retail banking.
Palmer's case continues after affidavit fail
The Federal Court examination of the collapse of the Queensland Nickel refinery will continue, after a failed bid to stop it.
Offshore abuse costing billions
Australia’s offshore processing and mandatory detention scheme has cost close to $10 billion since 2013.