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Australia Post abolishes CEO credit card following Christine Holgate’s exit – 23 March 2021
Australia Post has abolished the chief executive’s corporate credit card and tightened its rewards policy for employees following the Cartier watches scandal that triggered the resignation of Christine Holgate.
Cryptocurrency scam – don’t become a victim, South Australia – 22 March 2021
South Australians have fallen victim to cryptocurrency investment scams through advertisements found online – losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to fraudsters. Unfortunately, the websites and advertisements look convincing by featuring modern graphics, offering in-chat support and even using fake endorsements from high-profile celebrities to promote their products.
https://www.miragenews.com/cryptocurrency-scam-dont-become-a-victim-south-531824/
Sydney man charged over $3m GST fraud – 22 March 2021
A 37-year-old Sydney man could face up to 12 years in jail after being found to have fraudulently obtained $3 million in GST refunds. Details of the GST fraud scheme have not been disclosed.
https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/business/15478-sydney-man-charged-over-3m-gst-fraud
US privacy, consumer, competition and civil rights groups urge ban on ‘surveillance advertising’ – 22 March 2021
A coalition of organizations across the privacy, antitrust, consumer protection and civil rights spaces has called for a ban on “surveillance advertising”, further amplifying the argument that “big tech’s toxic business model is undermining democracy”.
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/us-privacy-consumer-competition-civil-160031425.html
