Anna Bligh
Sexually transmitted debt: How financial services are fighting financial abuse
One woman out of every six experiences economic abuse. Here’s what that can look like and what’s being done about it.
- by Millie Muroi
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Former premiers, business and community leaders warn against antisemitism
Former premiers including Daniel Andrews, Gladys Berejiklian, Anna Bligh and Mark McGowan are among the 600 people who have signed the statement.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Interest rates
Borrowers warned to prepare for Melbourne Cup rate rise
Pressure on mortgage holders will be ratcheted up another notch if the Reserve Bank increases the cash rate on Tuesday.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Payments
New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses
Industry bodies are hoping the introduction of new digital identification methods will stem the amount of money lost to scams.
- by John Collett
Closure for ‘absurd’ loophole allowing online gambling with credit cards
Anti-gambling advocates say the forthcoming federal ban must be the first step in a broader crackdown on the industry.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Poker machines
Banks ready to implement cashless gaming solution as brawl over cards heats up
Banking executive Anna Bligh says the industry would assist in the rollout of cashless gaming, adding it was aware of the harm caused by problem gambling.
- by Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
Window of opportunity to resurrect Lismore closing, banks and insurers warn
Flood-hit Lismore urgently needs the details of key actions, resources and timing for any future rebuild.
- by Heath Gilmore
‘Like walking into a wall of fire’: Anna Bligh’s life after politics
The former Queensland premier enjoys “wrestling with big, gnarly, difficult problems” and her move into banking has delivered plenty of those.
- by Clancy Yeates
Ken Henry hits out at tax system ‘not fit for purpose’
The former Treasury secretary who chaired a major federal review of the nation’s taxation system has criticised inaction from political leaders on tax reform.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Gambling
Corporate bookmakers drop long-time opposition to ban on credit card betting
Corporate bookmakers have dumped their long-time opposition to banning punters from using credit cards for online betting.
- by Rob Harris
Liberal revolt as voters push for ‘independent’ change
The groundswell to elect independent candidates is growing among Liberal-National Party voters in seats across the country.
- by Anne Hyland