Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2017
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has announced a $400 million philanthropic donation.
ACCC allows big SA power bids
The ACCC has approved plans for 27 South Australian businesses to bulk buy electricity.
'Holiday' plan shows QLD keen for coal
The Queensland Government wants to sweeten its deal with Adani by offering a “royalties holiday” worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but not everyone is on board.
ATO helps firms in loan "red zone"
The ATO is focusing on multinational companies it says are in the “red zone” for tax deductions and cross-border “related party loans”.
Lid lifts on big tax grift
ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston has been accused of conspiring to “defraud the Commonwealth”.
Cashless card progress slowing
Plans to expand the cashless welfare card scheme could struggle to pass Parliament.
Banks call for inquiry
Australian banks are now calling for an inquiry, amid calls for an inquiry into the banks.
Unions want jail for stolen pay
A key figure in Australia’s unions wants bosses who underpay workers jailed.
'WannaCry' worms its way worldwide
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
Gas deal to get Windorah going
Real Energy has signed an MoU with Santos over the Windorah gas project.
Banks respond to looming changes
The Federal Government has unveiled a range of moves to make the banking system more competitive.
Email rage sacking backed
The FWC says Murdoch University was justified in dismissing an employee who sent vicious expletive-laden emails to the ABS.
Underpants dismissal appealed
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
Big Vic. gas plant finished
The company behind a new multi-billion-dollar gas plant in Victoria says it will help re-enliven the domestic energy market.
Blackout payback questioned
Tens of thousands of Adelaide householders and businesses will miss out on compensation payments for last year’s blackouts.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.