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The Queensland Government has released a new online film to help executive officers better understand their obligations under the state’s new health and safety laws.
State Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said the new laws place increased responsibility on senior executives to ensure their company maintains health and safety
The new laws require company directors to:
- Acquire and keep an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety matters;
- Gain an understanding of hazards and risks associated with the company operations;
- Ensure appropriate resources are available to eliminate or minimise risks from work carried out;
- Ensure appropriate processes for obtaining information about incidents, hazards and risks, and responding to them;
- Ensure processes for complying with duties are implemented, e.g. reporting, consultation arrangements, training and instruction; and
- Verify the provision and use of resources for the matters listed above.
Croudace starts Coffey role
Mark Croudace has taken the position as Group Executive of Coffey Environments, after moving from Group Executive Business Development.
QR National to amend executive goals
Freight haulage giant QR National is looking to make alterations to its compensation terms in a bid to make it easier for their executives to hit targets in an increasingly difficult haulage environment following extensive flooding earlier this year.
Murdoch returns to News Limited helm
Rupert Murdoch will resume the position of chairman of the Australian arm of his News Limited empire after John Hartigan announced his retirement from the role of CEO and Chairman.
Director for PSR announced
Dr William Coote has been appointed permanent Director of the Professional Services Review (PSR), Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon announced.
Dr Coote, who has been the acting Director of PSR since 14 August 2011, will begin his three-year appointment on 14 November 2011.
The PSR is an independent statutory authority that investigates whether health practitioners have inappropriately provided services that attract benefits under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS), or have inappropriately prescribed medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
“The PSR plays an important role in protecting the integrity of the MBS and PBS,” Ms Roxon said.
“As the Director of PSR, Dr Coote will help to ensure that taxpayers do not bear the cost of medical services that fail to meet the expectations of the medical profession.”
Dr Coote is an experienced general practitioner with considerable expertise in health policy, training and practice. Previously, Dr Coote was the Secretary General of the Australian Medical Association and the inaugural CEO of General Practice Education and Training Ltd, and has operated a general practice in South Brisbane.
Ms Roxon said she was pleased Dr Coote had accepted the appointment and looked forward to working with him.
Southern Health CEO takes out award
Shelly Park, CEO of Southern Health, Victoria’s largest public health service, has been awarded Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year.
Macquarie's deputy steps down
Macquarie’s longest serving employee, deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Sheppard, has announced he will be stepping down from the position and departing the company after 36 years of service.
Dexus remuneration runs afoul of investors
Dexus Property Group has received its first strike against its executive remuneration report, becoming the first property group to face a board spill under the new corporate governance laws.
Ex-NAB executive joins BOM's ranks
Former NAB executive Jonathan Ayres has been enlisted by emergent Bank of Melbourne (BOM) to accelerate the company’s growth.
ACSI publishes anti-corruption review
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors has published its Anti-corruption and Bribery Practices in Corporate Australia: A review of the S&P/ASX200 research paper, investigating the risk of bribery in Australia's top 200 listed companies.
Kopejtka resigns from Murchison
Murchison Metals has announced that Paul Kopejtka has resigned from his position as the company’s non-executive director of the company.
Richmond Mining appoints Jelenich to board
Richmond Mining Limited has announced that it has appointed BHP Billiton executive Lou Jelenich as the company’s non-executive Director.
Myer cuts executive incentives
Myer has announced that its chief executive Bernie Brookes’ remuneration has fallen after the retail giant failed to meet its incentive targets. Mr Brookes’ received $1.63 million for the year, only up slightly from last year.
ASA urges improvements to executive pay laws
The Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) has called for adjustments to be made to the executive pay laws, arguing that loopholes exist within the current policy framework.
New commissioners announced for ASIC
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the appointments of Peter Kell and Greg Tanzer as full-time Commissioners.
Leighton loses Sasse
Leighton Holdings has announced that Stephen Sasse, the company’s general manager, organisational strategy, has left the company.
Workplace Gender Equity Agency warns of action
The director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), Helen Conway, has publically warned of impending action on equality if women continue to be kept from board and executive roles.
Shareholders knock back GUD remuneration
Shareholders of GUD have knocked back the company’s annual remuneration report, with 45 per cent voting against the packages proposed by the company’s board.
Australia Post appoints new Board director
The Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong have announced Brenden Fleiter as the new Director of the Australia Post Board.
ANZ appoints Currie as new COO
ANZ has announced the appointment of Alistair Currie as the banking group’s new Chief Operating Officer, with overall responsibility for technology, shared services and operations , including ANZ’s Bangalore, Manila and Chengdu hubs.
NWC announces new chief executive
The National Water Commission (NWC) has appointed James Cameron as its new Chief Executive Officer.