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The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
MYOB fields takeover bid
Shares in accounting software company MYOB have soared after a takeover bid from New York-based private equity firm KKR.
New office for robo-cars
The Federal Government has created a new body to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles.
Wave farm asked to show funding
Carnegie Clean Energy has been told to prove it can fund its major wave power project.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
Industry influence reviewed
A new study shows just how much influence industrial firms have on the research they fund.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
ACCC has eyes on conversion
The ACCC will hold an inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services in Australia.
Ai Group gives backdoor warning
Experts say legislation to expand surveillance into telecommunication devices could create “systemic weakness or vulnerability”.
Carnegie chief leaves
Carnegie Clean Energy has lost its long-standing chief executive and managing director Michael Ottaviano.
Heavy warnings in bank report
An interim report from the banking royal commission carries some strong criticism of the financial services sector and government regulators.
NDIS underspend questioned
A key economist says NDIS underspending could hit $5 billion by the end of the financial year.
Musk hit with fraud claim
US regulators want to oust Elon Musk as chief executive of Tesla on allegations of securities fraud.
Royal report looms
The banking royal commission's interim report will soon be released to the public.
Research risked by corporate distortion
Experts say industry influence on research agendas must be addressed.
STEM study shows gender split
Patterns have been observed in academic grades of 1.6 million students, showing that girls and boys perform very similarly in STEM.
Agencies want new push for balance
Advocates say progress toward gender equality in Australia has stalled.
CSIRO has eyes on space
Australia’s national science agency wants to get involved in NASA’s plan to build a Moon base.