Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2015
ANZ says that despite the “constrained environment” it operates in, it managed to achieve a $7.2 billion profit.
More scientists swing against old coal
The Australian Academy of Science has become the latest major institution to offload its fossil fuel investments.
Greens go for glass government
A plan is being developed that could see the ACT become Australia’s most transparent government - by a very long way.
Catalogues plug cheap obesity
Junk mail promotes junk food – that is the finding of a new study into the health benefits of the most heavily-promoted foods in supermarket catalogues.
New shopper spotted in retail arena
Experts have discovered a new breed of consumer stalking aisles across the country – the ultra-competitive ‘sport shopper’.
BHP won't let downturn damage its view
The chairman of BHP Billiton says the company remains “robust and resilient”, despite taking a battering in recent months.
Chevron shells out for dodgy tax deal
Profit shifting has led to big costs for Chevron, with the Supreme Court ruling it must pay $322 million to catch up on its tax-dodging.
New chief seeks nuclear nicety
Australia has a new chief scientist, in a move some say will open up debate about nuclear energy.
Disagreement over union's background deals
The former head of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) in Victoria has responded to claims of big donation deals around the $2.5 billion EastLink road project.
Low stats found for women in ICT study
A series of national surveys on women in Information Communication Technology (ICT) have provided insight into the sector’s gender gap.
Power companies top list of public dislike
The latest Choice Consumer Pulse has revealed that electricity bills are the number one concern for Australian consumers.
Power merger still unclear
The Queensland Government says it is still working out the details of its plan to merge five state-owned power companies.
Big banks take more to cover new rules
Everyone is waiting on ANZ - after CBA and NAB announced rates changes on Friday.
ChAFTA bill moves ahead
A bill to enact the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is making its way through Parliament.
Foxtel free to take Ten
The ACCC has no big issues with Foxtel’s plan to buy a large chunk of Network Ten.
Pokie exploitation could face court
Law firm Maurice Blackburn says it may launch legal action against poker machines, arguing that they breach consumer law.
Santos rejects big bid
Fossil fuel giant Santos has rejected a $7.1 billion takeover offer from an elite syndicate of Middle East and Asian ruling families.
Authorities warn of criminal gaps in public sector
The Crime Commission has warned that young, drug-taking, social-media-savvy public servants are big targets for organised crime.
Australians see unfriendly future
New research suggests Australians foresee a future where their society is more skilled, but less friendly and moral.
Fukushima clean-up cancer link conceded
Authorities have officially recognised a case of cancer caused by clean-up work at the Fukushima power plant.