Category: Australian Westpac Banking Corp

Westpac Halts Rural Closures Amid Political Pressure

Westpac will halt regional branch closures during a Senate inquiry examining the exit of banks from rural towns amid mounting political pressure to show good faith to country customers. A spokesman for Westpac said it would postpone the closure of eight banks in rural areas across the country, and there would be no decisions on…


Education Union Press for Gender Affirmation Leave at Tasmanian University

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and the University of Tasmania (UTAS) are “locked in a battle” after UTAS declined to comply with the union’s request to provide up to 30 days’ leave for transgender staff. The university currently offers 10 days of special leave for their staff irrespective of their gender, however, the NTEU…