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The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Climate risks extend to rich
A new report finds no country – whether rich or poor – is immune from the health impacts of worsening climate change.
LNG controls concern firms
Australia’s big east coast LNG exporters will soon face formal price controls for the first time.
Miner fined for misinterpretation
Bravus, formerly Adani, has paid a $26,000 fine for “misinterpreting” its environmental approval conditions.
State boots banks from school
Victoria has banned Commonwealth’s Dollarmites scheme and other “low-quality” school banking programs.
Andrews denies interference
The Victorian Ombudsman says it needs more money to continue investigating matters in the public interest.
Bid to expand tech powers
The Federal Government is attempting to allow police to hack into computer networks.
SA considers code deal
South Australia is considering boosting MP’s pensions in exchange for anti-lobbying rules.
Military 'waste' alleged
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
Uranium labelled unhelpful
It appears unlikely that Victoria will change its stance on uranium mining.
Alinta fined for health risk
Alinta Energy has been hit with a $200,000 fine for putting vulnerable customers at risk.
Banks lax on tech risks
Australia’s big banks have been slammed for their lax cyber security practices.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
JobSeeker level surveyed
Economists have been surveyed about the appropriate level of welfare in Australia.
UK launching tech regulator
The UK is setting up a new watchdog for Google, Facebook and other tech giants.
Equality efforts on 'autopilot'
New data shows a decline in employer action on gender equality prior to the impact of COVID-19.
High cost for Cormann's bid
Outgoing finance minister Mathias Cormann is flying around Europe on a private RAAF jet to bid for a new job at the OECD.
Norman slammed for school call
There are calls to boycott Harvey Norman after a shop linked to billionaire Gerry Harvey called for volunteers to work without pay.