Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2014
The Financial Services Council says the Grattan Institute and Financial System Inquiry are using shoddy numbers to argue that superannuation fees are too high.
Aboriginal gaps must be leapt by all
Senator Nova Peris says all Australians need to push for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal people.
State sweeps set stage for unlikely federal probe
Some may be wondering what happened to a budding movement from a few months ago, when it appeared there would be a push to set up a federal corruption watchdog.
Backroom deals run deep at Living Victoria
An ombudsmen’s report has detailed the dodgy practices at a state government water authority.
Big Pilbara water find could bring flow of funds
A new study say there are huge untapped water reserves in the Pilbara, which could drive a massive agricultural expansion in WA.
Self-love shown in single question
A new study has revealed an incredibly simple way to identify a narcissist – just ask them.
Technological edge taken for human handling
Tech firm IBM is programming its way to more efficient HR.
Anger mounts before building starts at huge new hub
There has been outrage and ire at a community meeting to discuss a big new freight hub proposal for Sydney.
New rules rising in air crash aftershock
Safety, cost, regulation and services are being weighed-up in the wake of recent air disasters.
Small spike doesn't slow broad mining decline
A government research paper has shown mining has increased, but overall resource investment is still well down.
Strikes could stop export billions
Strikes will put one major resource port out of operation, but similar action has been avoided at another.
ACCC puts out feelers for phone fee reform
The competition watchdog wants to cut the cost of mobile phone calls and text messages, and is calling for submissions from around the country on good ways to do it.
BHP could fight to avoid cancer bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been ordered to pay the biggest asbestos exposure settlement in Australian history, but it may not play ball.
Damning data cover-up shows silent human rights
Groups representing virtually all of the Australian medical community say that the health issues affecting asylum seeker children are out of hand.
Nuclear nods for good source of green
Australian nuclear is being boosted this week with the re-animation of Queensland’s uranium industry, and some encouraging words from a former Prime Minister.
Soaring health risk linked to flying workers
High-flying businesspeople and fly-in, fly-out workers are being blamed for a spike in HIV infections across Western Australia.