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Non-bank lender Liberty Financial has described the APRA expansion plans as “overreach”.
Westpac paying back missed discounts
Westpac is refunding $65 million for discounts it failed to pass on ...
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Call for more workplace focus
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says recent scandals should be used to shine a light on ...
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Battery supply chain assessed
Materials scientists say Australia should anticipate long-term growth in demand for electric vehicles and start planning now.
Chevron shifts away from Bight
Energy giant Chevron has abandoned plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Kaspersky kept for now
The Federal Government has not banned beleaguered Russian anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab.
NBN working on old issues
NBN Co says it is “working flat out” to resolve support tickets for new connections.
Telstra sets AI on ad spend
Telstra has used machine learning to check the effectiveness of its advertising spend.
Banks deny profit drive
Two big bank leaders say they did not necessarily try to profit off APRA’s new lending laws.
BCA backs lifelong learning
The Business Council of Australia wants a serious overhaul of higher education.
IMF knocks down local view
The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecasts for the Australian economy.
PC reports on GST
The Productivity Commission has recommended some tweaks to the GST formula, but ...
Serco sweeping into Centrelink
The Federal Government is moving to privatise Centrelink’s much-maligned call centre, triggering outrage from the CPSU.
Abbott backs anti-science line
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says that if the world is getting warmer, it’s a good thing.