Business
Liberal MPs pour cold water on inquiry backed by Frydenberg into bank lending for coal projects – The Guardian
Andrew Bragg and Tim Wilson say inquiry is unnecessary because it’s a legitimate ‘matter for those institutions’
The modern Liberals Andrew Bragg and Tim Wilson have brushed off calls from within the government for a fresh inquiry into banks decisions to stop lending to coal companies.
On Wednesday the treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, signed up to a plan put forward by the Liberal National MP George Christensen to launch an inquiry through the trade and investment growth committee to query how climate change is impacting banks lending decisions.
The move comes as 29% of ANZ shareholders approved a resolution for…
-
General21 hours agoRussia launches hundreds of drones and missiles against Ukraine in fresh attack
-
Business13 hours agoWhy did this ASX 200 healthcare stock crash 14% yesterday?
-
Business15 hours agoOwn Xero shares? Here are 3 key takeaways from its AGM
-
General13 hours agoPatients speak out after Brisbane doctor accused of ‘excessive’ pap smears, kissing woman on lips