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The main insurance industry lobby says people are using social media to “pressure” insurers into paying out claims, costing them millions.
NSW makes discrimination change
NSW is making sure pregnant woman are not discriminated against, but ...
ATO shows no-tax tech firms
IBM, Atlassian, Citrix and Unisys generated taxable income but avoided paying tax in 2016.
AUSTRAC to watch cryptocurrencies
The Senate has passed a bill allowing AUSTRAC to monitor Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Big IT spend outlined
The Government has revealed which companies have received its $36 billion worth of IT procurement in the last five years.
ACCC chases Novartis pain claims
The ACCC is taking GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Novartis to the Federal Court over “false or misleading” pain medication marketing.
Amazon Australia opens
Amazon has launched its Australian online store, with tens of thousands of shoppers visiting the site on its first day.
Female mission falling short
A target for 30 per cent female representation on company boards by 2018 risks being missed.
Jail time for VW cheat
A US-based Volkswagen executive has been jailed over the company’s emissions scandal.
New plan concerns charities
Charities, NGOs and research groups are unhappy about the Federal Government’s proposed foreign donations crackdown.
STEM grant for Indigenous transition
The University of Melbourne is using a large grant to support Indigenous students on their journey from high school to the workplace.
TPG hit at AGM
TPG Telecom has been delivered a first strike from shareholders at its annual general meeting.
Federal Plutus links revealed
A number of the federal government’s major agencies may be caught up in a payroll scandal.
Native title attempt against Adani
Traditional owners have filed a court injunction against Adani and the Queensland Government in the hope of blocking a National Native Title Tribunal decision on the Carmichael mine site.
Steel review calls for help
A Senate inquiry has made 28 recommendations to secure the local steel industry.
Arrow aims at Surat
Arrow Energy has signed a deal that will open up one of the largest gas reserves on the east coast.
APRA wants climate action
APRA says it may take regulatory action to force the finance sector to respond to climate change.
BCA wants skills boost
The Business Council says more funding will be needed to avoid massive skills shortages.