Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - October, 2019
Santos is moving to secure billions of dollars worth of exploration and production investments in the Top End.
Treasury staff see slow growth
The slow wage growth affecting Australian jobs is also hitting Treasury staff.
Snowy costs questioned
The promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been described as “too expensive” by a leading energy expert.
Warning over water plays
The Federal Government has been warned that intervention in the water market could have “dire consequences”.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Bluescope boss faces cartel claims
A former senior BlueScope Steel executive faces jail time over an alleged attempt to rig global steel prices.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
ACCC to investigate big four
The Federal Government has called on the ACCC to investigate the banking sector‘s refusal to pass on interest rate cuts.
Big firm acquiring aquifers
Concern has been raised about a big agricultural company’s plans to buy up groundwater.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
IMF urges green goals
The $1 trillion International Monetary Fund (IMF) says almost anything would be worth trying in the effort to address climate change.
Insolvency inquiry launched
The small business ombudsman is running an inquiry into dodgy insolvency practices.
Medibank gets Shonky gong
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Flood condemns 'lost decade'
Nadine Flood has slammed politicians over a predicted “lost decade” of pay increases for public servants.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Industry wants tech-watchdog
The telecommunications watchdog has backed the idea of an ombudsman for digital platforms.
CBA faces hawking charge
Commonwealth Bank has become first major bank to face criminal charges following the banking royal commission.