The former Bluechip boss is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy charges in Australia.
The Government rejected the ‘big stick’ of asset sales, and now a former Labor minister is recommending stiff fines of up to A$4b for anti-competitive behaviour.
Rules to promote independence of auditors were introduced 20 years ago.
Australian legislation is pending, but a Westpac NZ senior exec says volume of work to become compliant should not be underestimated.
The New Zealand company entered the Australian market with its Botswana Butchery and White + Wong branded restaurants.
ANALYSIS: Sam Mostyn's appointment has been widely welcomed but has angered some conservatives.
Even with the importing of economic contributors the country’s dependency ratio is set to increase placing more stress on workers.
The South Korean company has major defence contracts and a factory in Australia, but ASX-listed Austal has rejected the A$1b bid.
Uber is in court in New Zealand and settled for A$272m with Australian taxi drivers last month. Now it faces a separate trial brought by a competitor.
This marks only the second time that a woman has held the high-profile position.