Thursday, December 11, 2025

Finance

How the quiet mathematics of patience reaps philanthropic dividends

OP ED by the Public Trustee of Queensland and CEO of Queensland Public Trustee, Samay Zhouand. When the festive frenzy descends and malls are wall-to-wall...

Queensland Productivity Commission to review GST flaws

The Queensland Government has directed the Queensland Productivity Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the economic impacts of the current GST distribution system.  The Federal Government’s decision to strip a record $2.3 billion in GST revenue from Queensland taxpayers...

Victorian Govt spending review makes 42 recommendations 

A report tabled in the Victorian Parliament today by the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) has made 42 recommendations aimed at improving the transparency, evaluation, and...

Transitional funding deal accepted for Hobart Clinic

Tasmanian Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, has welcomed The Hobart Clinic Board’s decision to accept the State Government’s $2 million...

Bespoke leadership program pays off for WA CFOs

The WA Public Sector Commission has partnered with the Department of Treasury and Finance to develop Technical and Leadership Capabilities for CFOs, a bespoke program...

New appointments to Queensland Investment Corporation

The Queensland Government has announced new board appointments for Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), delivering new leadership for the State’s investment manager.   The new appointments are:   Andrew King...

New round of WA carbon farming vouchers

Funding to help Western Australian farmers lay the groundwork for new carbon farming projects is now available through Round 3 of the Carbon for...

ACT Budget targets cost-of-living relief

ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr says the Government is delivering targeted cost-of-living relief in the 2025–26 ACT Budget. The Budget includes a permanent $50 increase...

State super changes in effect for GESB members

GESB members who leave the public sector or take up a second job in the non-government sector can now choose to keep their superannuation...

Ling appointed Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO

The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Simon Ling as Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC).  Treasurer, David Janetzki said Mr Ling (pictured)...

Sydney to host global superannuation summit

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will host global superannuation leaders in Sydney in the second half of this year, following the success of an inaugural...

NSW Govt cuts $450m from external consultant bill

The NSW Government has today announced it has saved more than $450 million on external consultants and individual contractors in its first full year...

PSA applauds historic NSW member pay rise

Public Service Association (PSA) members in NSW have been awarded their biggest pay rise in two decades, consisting of a 4% salary increase and...

Qld takes shot at vaccine powerhouse status

The Queensland Government has announced its support for the development of an mRNA vaccine research centre in Brisbane.  The $280 million Translational Science Hub will...

NSW to fund schizophrenia research

The NSW Government has announced it will invest $4 million over four years to support three research projects aiming to better understand schizophrenia and...