Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - July, 2022
The Attorney-General has refused to drop the prosecution of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
Green savings tallied
New stats show building wind and solar saved $81 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2021.
Pandemic payments extended
Pandemic leave disaster payments will continue for certain workers until the end of September ...
Report reveals friendly posts
A new report shows one in five federal government board positions are filled by political appointees.
Telstra's Fetch bid assessed
Regulators have not opposed Telstra’s proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Fetch TV.
Big names look to skills summit
The Prime Minister has announced a national jobs and skills summit to be held in September.
CEO pay peaks
While many Australians experience sluggish wage growth, executive pay packets are stronger than ever.
Stats show work struggle
Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen to 3.5 per cent and employers say they are still struggling to find staff.
Coal pressure alleged
An environmental lawyer says the Queensland government was “bullied” over alleged illegal mining in the state's south.
Green price slide slows
Officials have confirmed that renewables remain the cheapest source of electricity, but cost reductions are stalling.
Sweet gig referred to ICAC
Revelations about a plum job given to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro have been referred to the state’s corruption court.
Fossil fuel re-think urged
Environmentalists want the Federal Government to reconsider 19 major coal and gas proposals.
Gas prices spook firms
Some Australian fossil fuel megaprojects are at risk from soaring global gas prices.
Musk moves off Twitter
Elon Musk is attempting to drop his $US44 billion ($64 billion) bid to buy Twitter.
Uber pressure exposed
A leak of reports dubbed ‘The Uber Files’ shows the many ways that the ridesharing company has sought to fight regulation.
Blood test boss slammed
The former president of a multi-billion dollar blood testing startup has been found guilty of fraud.
Treasury returns to green stats
Australia’s Treasury will soon restart modelling of the economic impacts of climate change.
Loose leave detailed
Auditors have reviewed the compliance with annual leave policies at major federal departments.
More fines for casino issues
Crown Resorts is facing a fine of up to $100 million for breaches of responsible gambling laws in Victoria.