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Government’s Climate Active program should be probed for potential greenwashing, Allan Fels says

Former ACCC boss has told a Senate inquiry the certification program could be guilty of ‘misleading and deceptive conduct’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

‘I’m incredibly privileged’: Deloitte Australia’s CEO says he’s not worth his $2.3 million pay package at public hearing

Adam Powick admitted to being overpaid at a public hearing that is part of a larger inquiry into the integrity of consulting firms following a tax scandal at PwC.

Fortune · Jul 17, 2023

Australian government spending on big four consultancy firms up 1,270% in a decade, analysis shows

PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY face scrutiny as critics warn core functions of democracy should not be outsourced

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

'Tough customer': Former ACCC boss heads toll review

Former ACCC boss Professor Allan Fels says he won't be looking to overturn existing contracts with toll operators as he negotiates a better deal for drivers.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

As migration returns to Australia, advocates call for more protections for exploited workers

As immigration returns to pre-pandemic levels in Australia and the federal government seeks to overhaul the migration system, Indjerit is sharing her story in the hope she can prevent others from being exploited.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

NSW Labor promises to cap weekly toll bill at $60 if elected in March

The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

NSW Labor to cap tolls at $60 a week

Drivers will pay a maximum of $60 a week on tolls if NSW Labor win the next election, under a new election plan to majorly overhaul the state's toll system.

AAP · Feb 11, 2023

Mike Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield face multiple regulatory hurdles in AGL bid

The consortium being led by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes will face multiple regulatory hurdles to take over energy producer and retailer AGL, even if it can get the target company to agree to a deal.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022