Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2015
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).
Workplace cited for suicide re-think
While it might make for awkward lunchroom conversation, experts say the workplace is a logical place to open up about suicide.
Ship owner told to take on foreign crew
An Australian ship operator says he was told by Federal Government officials to sack his crew and replace them with foreign workers.
Bold coal claims in black rock ads
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched its ‘Little Black Rock’ [http://littleblackrock.com.au/#home]advertising campaign to plug the benefits of the coal industry.
Pay deal to get Gorgon going again
Future strikes could be averted at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas project on Barrow Island off WA, with reports that unions have reached an agreement with the employer.
Phone calls show the weight of union heavies
The trade union corruption inquiry has heard secretly-recorded phone calls that allegedly reveal thuggery and workplace manipulation in action.
Sims says all would benefit from Harper changes
The head of Australia’s competition watchdog has backed big reforms from a recent review.
Gaps exposed on Equal Pay Day
Today is Equal Pay Day - marking the 65 extra days from the start of the financial year on 1 July that women must work to earn the same as men.
Indigenous accounting brings social dividends
Experts are exploring the long lasting value that accounting can bring to Indigenous communities.