Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Explosive allegations and evidence have been aired at the trade union royal commission.
CFMEU forced to fork out for concrete stoush
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) must pay around $9 million in damages and legal costs to Boral after the union's boycott of the construction company was ruled illegal.
Chevron shifting could be in billions
The world's biggest trade union says US energy giant Chevron has been profit-shifting to drive down the tax it pays in Australia.
Power costs can be covered in anti-carbon switch
A new report from Greenpeace says that for the world to switch from climate-altering fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050 would cost about $A1.39 trillion per year.
Swisse swings to HK firm for $1.67b
Australian vitamin supplier Swisse has been sold for $1.67 billion to Hong Kong-listed firm Biostime.
Debt reach extending overseas
The Federal Government is pushing to able to collect student debt from Australians living overseas.
Drug study review spots new risks
Fourteen years ago, GlaxoSmithKline published a study claiming the antidepressant paroxetine was safe and effective for teenagers, but now researchers say the opposite is true.
Experts warn about unchecked corruption
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says companies in both countries are too laid back about corruption, bribery and fraud.
Mining boss digs into women's working issues
Former BHP executive Libby Lyons has been appointed director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Workplace drug study finds good help lacking
New studies show workplace drug and alcohol policies work, comprehensive policies really work – but mandatory testing alone does not.
Anti-lobbying moves for more SA integrity
New laws have been tabled for SA Parliament consideration that seek to restrict the rapid movement of Senior Public Servants into political lobbying roles.
APRA happy with big banks' stashes
APRA says it is satisfied with the big banks' efforts to boost capital reserves as a protection against a future financial crisis.
Big hit for low-income hinges on budget plans
New figures suggest growth in living standards will dramatically slow in the coming decade, and actually decline for the country's most disadvantaged people.
Migrant community contains untapped innovation
New research has identified the migrant community as an untapped source of innovation and entrepreneurship.
CSIRO ship conscripted for Chevron search
A new deal will see CSIRO’s world-leading science vessel looking for oil in the Great Australian Bight on behalf of Chevron.
China deal stance starts Shorten's run to poll
Extensive media reports this week say the CFMEU is banking on Bill Shorten to win the next election, amid fears the LNP would try to shut the union down if re-elected.
Woodside fails bold bid for more barrels
UPDATE 15/09: The Oil Search executive board has unanimously rejected Woodside’s proposal, saying it was “highly opportunistic and grossly undervalues the company”.
ASIC shift could bring little benefit
Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has suggested that businesses be “levied” to pay for the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, but one local expert says it would be against the public interest.
Scullion plugs Indigenous help in ChAFTA
Nigel Scullion says the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement will have a positive effect on Indigenous communities.
Tech expert slams sluggish NBN plan
A top level expert in electronic engineering has warned that the Coalition’s National Broadband Network is a bad deal for Australia.
Outspoken CCA chair steps down
Bernie Fraser has resigned as chairman of the Climate Change Authority (CCA).