Economy

Fresh scrutiny for big tech and social media under government inquiry

The Federal Government today said it would launch an inquiry into big tech to examine the…

US Fed floats tapering bond purchases earlier than planned

The US Federal Reserve has floated ending its bond-buying program earlier than expected amid stagnant workforce…

1 in 3 current staff in federal parliament experienced sexual harassment: report

One in three federal parliament employees has experienced some form of sexual harassment, according to a…

ASX big caps join emissions reporting scheme as Australia reduces annual carbon output by 2.1pc

ASX big caps Coles (ASX:COL) and Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) have joined 11 other Australian businesses in…

Perth industrial market going from strength to strength

The industrial market is the most sought-after commercial asset class in Australia, and Perth is no…

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) flags $2.2b regulatory hit

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) is anticipating a $2.2 billion hit to its capital surplus for after the…

Australia delays border reopening as Omicron cases rise

Australia has delayed its border opening following a rise in Omicron cases.
Westpac (ASX:WBC) - CEO, Peter King

Westpac (ASX:WBC) faces six ASIC lawsuits, admits to charging 11,000 dead customers

Westpac (ASX:WBC) faces a $113 million fine after being slapped with six separate lawsuits by the…

Federal Court fines La Trobe $750k for misleading marketing

La Trobe Financial Asset Management has been fined $750,000 after being found guilty of false and…

Calls for Federal action on social housing grow

As the queue for social housing expands across the country, more voices have joined the clamour…

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) enters agreement with Hancock and Roy Hill

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) enters into a rail and port agreement with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill.