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Good afternoon,

Millions of Australians will be affected by Healthscope’s decision to cut ties to 26 insurers – which the industry has labelled ‘unethical’. See if your fund or local hospital is caught up in the fued.

WiseTech has revealed how much a scandal involving its billionaire founder Richard White has cost the company at the AGM where the former chief apologised to shareholders.

The cost of posting a letter is set to rise again as Australia Post asked for a 20c rise on ordinary stamps, among other new charges. Meanwhile in the SMSF world, bargain basement audit fees as low as $150 a year have raised concerns about quality after some horror stories from clients.


Perry Williams
Business editor
The markets


Commentary
Healthscope overplays its hand in act of self-destruction
By ERIC JOHNSTON
Associate Editor
Australians are sick of having their health being used as a bargaining chip as hospitals and insurers face losing it all.
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