Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2017
A parliamentary committee has found not only should whistleblowers be protected ...
Changes to aid media monoliths
The Federal Government has secured the votes it needs for significant changes to Australian media law.
More moves to slow Ten sale
A court has heard there is no big rush for Ten Network creditors to sell the ailing station.
New bill to let more businesses crowdfund
The Government is moving to allow start-up businesses to crowdfund.
RBA dividend hit hard
The RBA’s annual report says it will pay less than half the dividend to the Federal Government that it did last year.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Bruce gets brake on Ten deal
WIN owner Bruce Gordon has managed to slow progress on the sale of the Ten Network to CBS.
Gig shifts missing super
Gig economy workers like Uber drivers and Airtaskers are missing out on superannuation, an industry lobby says.
WA backs off tax pledge
WA’s Labor Government has, as many predicted, broken its promise not to impose new taxes in its first state budget.
Charities and NFPs get criminal warning
Charities and not-for-profit organisations are prime targets for criminals ...
Excess credit fees cut off
All Australian businesses are now banned from slugging customers with excessive surcharges for using EFTPOS and credit cards.
Big deal for Manus mistreatment
$70 million in compensation will be paid to 1,300 former and current detainees on Manus Island ...