Policy and Regulation

The Albanese government has promised to provide apprentices in the residential construction industry with $10,000 bonuses under a $627 million scheme.

Telcos are set to face penalties of up to $10 million for breaching the industry code under a suite of proposed changes to the Telecommunications Act.

The Albanese government will inject over $182 million into infrastructure projects in regional and metropolitan growth areas in New South Wales as part of its plan to “unlock” over 25,000 new homes in the state.

The owners of One Central Park in Sydney have struck a deal with the NSW government for more time to replace its Aluminium Composite Panel cladding, which has been largely banned due to fire risk. 

After 30 years at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the watchdog's CEO will take the reins as chief of the corporate regulator. 

The ACCC has slapped fibre network provider Uniti with binding rules of conduct to ensure reasonable terms for retailers, invoking its powers under the telecommunications law for only the second time.

Origin Energy has submitted to $12 million in penalties over breaches of its life support obligations, including deregistering or disconnecting premises where someone was receiving life support. 

Transport for NSW has asked the High Court to weigh in on when land is acquired for a 'public purpose', in a dispute over the value of land acquired near the Western Sydney Airport.

The federal government has announced a $200 million investment aimed at boosting housing and infrastructure in regional Western Australia.

The government has proposed tougher penalties to crack down on the improper use of legal professional privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations.