Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2017
Aurecon makes energetic pick
Aurecon has appointed a new global managing director to helm its energy and resources business.
CBA super grift slammed
The Commonwealth Bank has been accused of ripping off over 7,000 part-time workers.
Key pay-out case playing out
State governments have their eyes on a potentially landmark native title case in the Northern Territory.
Drink tax push continues
Obesity experts say that if we have controls on alcohol and tobacco, we should have them on sugary drinks too.
Frydenberg to tweak green bank
The federal energy minister may change the rules so that the CEFC can fund carbon capture.
Monadelphous makes PNG moves
Australian firm Monadelphous has entered into a joint venture with US firm Jacobs Engineering to access PNG oil.
Experts douse clean coal dream
A major energy generator says there will not be any new coal power stations built in Australia.
Feds to review IT failures
The Federal Government has launched a widespread review of its major IT projects, after a string of very public failures.
Social fund to back emerging enterprise
The Victorian government has put up $5 million to fund social enterprise projects.
Telstra sees $4b tumble
Telstra has had its worst day in more than six years, losing over $4 billion in value.
WestConnex funding re-checked
The Federal Government's $3.5 billion pledge to Sydney's WestConnex project has been criticised.
Food tax backed by research
Experts say taxing bad food could bring in billions and extend the average Australian lifespan.
Viral success under scientific lense
Researchers have looked at what makes social media activism work.
'Robo-debt' kept in the dark
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is refusing to give up details of its ‘robo-debt’ scheme.
AEMO assessments questioned
Experts say WA will see power price hikes unless it realises how popular rooftop solar is.
Broadband confusion widespread
The ACCC says 80 per cent of consumers are confused about broadband speed information.
Health buying ill-understood
Queensland Health’s purchasing practices have been slammed in a new review.