Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - April, 2015
Toro Energy has made a thinly-veiled swipe at the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining.
Apache bails on Australia
Apache Energy is being sold for around $US2.1 billion and will exit the Australian oil and gas market.
Corporate approach to boost Indigenous business
A new Chamber of Commerce has been set up to represent more than 2,000 Indigenous businesses and employers.
Local makers should look for high-tech niche
Industry experts have highlighted a few niche areas where Australian manufacturing could do well.
Non-mining keeps construction up
Home building appears to have boosted the construction sector, while engineering work dries up.
Quiet white paper welcomed
The federal government’s Energy White Paper has received support throughout the resources sector, which is pleased to hear of measures to boost LNG.
Big 'net players get ready to split
PayPal and eBay are working out the terms of their divorce, with the payment platform being freed-up to seek greener pastures.
Tech giants point to miners in money game
Major tech firms have sent their people to appear before the Senate hearing on multinational tax rorts, but they did not reveal much.
Big water spill in Victorian reforms
The Victorian Government has undertaken large-scale sacking of executives on water and environment boards.
Treasury boss looks to fix old mistakes
The head of the Federal Treasury wants a "fundamental rethink" of the links between superannuation, pensions, housing and the welfare system.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.
Accents can exacerbate raging customers
Marketing research shows the accent of a service employee can impact a customer’s experience.
Bullying doesn't pick between volunteers and paid staff
Despite the charitable nature of volunteering, a new study has found one in three volunteers can experience workplace bullying.
BHP's strike call riles CFMEU
BHP has been slammed for recommending the Fair Work Act be changed to limit the scope of strike action.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Experts say to jump on the sun-wagon
Local experts say investing in solar energy can now bring solid returns while being friendly to the Earth.
Hefty fine after power price moves
AGL will pay back $785,000 to customers it misled, following a Federal Court ruling last week.
ASIO enjoys deeper view
Australia's spies are “pleased” with the passing of “critical” data retention legislation.
WA gas man heads for France
The Federal Government is expected to announce the appointment of a top West Australian bureaucrat to a prime European posting.