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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has stockbrokers and investment advisers in its cross-hairs.
Indecision leaving studies unfunded
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) says the Federal Government is jeopardising jobs by holding research funding “hostage” while it tries to intervene in the university sector.
Investments questioned as local money hits US road
A big Australian super fund is investing in US projects due to a lack of opportunities at home.
New job rates detailed
Unemployment has slipped down to 6.3 per cent, with 15,600 jobs added in the latest period.
Public sector execs slammed
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has opened fire on public sector executives.
Capping chief's pay as key to good choices
Capping and regulating CEO payments, including performance bonuses, could help make companies more profitable in the long term, experts say.
Forrest offers big fix for farmers
Iron ore billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest wants to drought-proof Australia.
Search for data on dark attitudes
Australian researchers want to hear from anyone who has been groped, grabbed or otherwise made victim of unwanted sexual attention.
Iron still dropping from six-year low
The price of iron ore is at a six year low, and still sliding.
Robo-rail trial driving more jobs out
Rio Tinto's robot trains have had their first journey on a Pilbara railway.
Building risked by super switch
A major superannuation group says letting Australians make more choices for their retirement savings could stop investments in large infrastructure projects.
Women report rampant sexism in surgery
A senior surgeon has shed an ugly light on gender equality in the medical profession.
Minister for Women sees progress at men's club
The LNP will hold its International Women’s Day event at a men’s club, while other groups show how to do it right.
Senate seeks to kill corruption overseas
A Labor senator is seeking a senate inquiry that could cause shockwaves in boardrooms nationwide.
Study shows competitive link in schooling
An Australian study has found the importance of investing in reading, science and mathematics education for international competitiveness.
Servants seek Post-It protection
The humble Post-It note has emerged as an unlikely veil for bureaucrats to avoid scrutiny.
WA wants to plug leaky public sector
The WA Government has asked public servants to stop leaking information about potential cuts to services.
Big business deal could hurt weakest
New analysis of a secret international trade deal has shown that the Federal Government could be about to put public health and personal wellbeing at risk.
Climate risks passing business by
Business experts say Australian companies should stop ignoring the future effects of climate change.
Consumers drive dodgy devices
New research suggests most electronics are rubbish and about to break.