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‘What’s going on here?’: ASIC probes fast-growing private debt markets

‘What’s going on here?’: ASIC probes fast-growing private debt markets

The head of Australia’s corporate regulator wants more visibility when it comes to the private credit market, where companies go if the banks won’t lend.

  • by Millie Muroi

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Cutting Victoria’s red tape could save up to $1.6 billion a year

Cutting Victoria’s red tape could save up to $1.6 billion a year

An internal state government review found Victoria has the second-highest number of business licences and permits in the nation.

  • by Kieran Rooney
Peter Dutton wants a social media ban. April thinks it is a bad idea
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Peter Dutton wants a social media ban. April thinks it is a bad idea

Advocates want social media users to have more control over their algorithms, but have stopped short of supporting an outright ban for people under 16.

  • by Angus Thomson
New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing
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New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing

An explosive report by greyhound racing’s former chief vet alleges a litany of welfare issues ranging from appalling animal distress to the discovery of burned and frozen carcasses.

  • by Jordan Baker
Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report

Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report

Chris Minns says greyhound racing will continue in NSW, but has promised an investigation into allegations of systemic animal welfare issues.

  • by Christopher Harris
Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
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Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing

The former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW has claimed that the industry is barbaric, immoral and unsustainable, and leaders are inflating the number of re-homed dogs.

  • by Jordan Baker
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Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.

  • by Angus Thomson
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
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More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator

ASIC has failed in its sole mandate to enforce the country’s corporate laws and is in a “dire” state with an unenviable prosecutorial rate.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Reinventing romance: Dating events are back as singles sour on the apps

Reinventing romance: Dating events are back as singles sour on the apps

Dating apps redefined romance for a generation. Now, local entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the industry for 3 million Australian users as many abandon them.

  • by Clay Lucas
Paying to play the field: Why singles like Carly are deleting dating apps

Paying to play the field: Why singles like Carly are deleting dating apps

They have redefined romance, but the honeymoon is over for dating apps as users become mentally exhausted with the swiping and small talk, not to mention the surging price to be noticed.

  • by Clay Lucas
Thousands of businesses to gain protections under revamped banking code

Thousands of businesses to gain protections under revamped banking code

More small businesses will have access to protections including simplified loan documentation and limits on enforcement action under an updated banking rule book.

  • by Millie Muroi