Blackmail, extortion and slavery at a restaurant near you
Extortion, blackmail, cash back scams and slavery are happening every day under our noses.
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Adele Ferguson
Adele Ferguson comments on companies, markets and the economy.
CommInsure report an indictment on the whole industry
It's the dirty secret CommInsure and the rest of the life insurance industry has been protecting for years: the ability to sell dud policies that contain outdated medical definitions that no one will pay out on. They can do this – and they do – because it doesn't breach the law.
'Laughable', 'ridiculous': CommInsure victims give their verdict
"Totally laughable" is the way Nick Bishop describes the findings of the ASIC report into CommInsure.
Turnbull under pressure as crossbench, Greens join forces for banking commission
Pressure is building on the federal government to launch a royal commission into Australia's scandal-plagued banking system.
Sword of Damocles hangs over Turnbull
Come Thursday a royal commission or commission of inquiry into the scandal-ridden banking sector will become a live issue in Parliament.
A few bad apples? It's a dodgy adviser orchard
A report into the financial planning arms of the big four banks and AMP found 185 planners were "dishonest, illegal, deceptive and/or fraudulent" in their dealings with customers.
'I would be put in the oven' - Domino's worker threat
One of Domino's Pizza's biggest and most powerful franchisees is being investigated by the workplace regulator amid allegations of worker exploitation.
Secret recording of Domino's franchisee leads to his termination
Embattled pizza giant Domino's has kicked a Queensland store owner out of its network after a Fairfax investigation caught him offering to sell a visa sponsorship for up to $150,000.
Domino's side order: Do you want some money with that?
Dial 1300 Domino's to order pizza or to make a complaint to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Appco case reveals dark underbelly of charity
When a company becomes embroiled in headlines that include young adults taking part in humiliating simulated sex act rituals, cross dressing or slithering on their bellies in a "sluggie" race as punishment for not meeting sales targets, it grabs attention.
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