Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2018
Crossbenchers are seeking to amend the government's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement.
Scientists want new eyes on Australia
The Australian Academy of Science says a ‘downward-looking telescope’ should be used to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.
Adelaide uni signs arms deal
Student activists have rallied against “weapons research” at the University of Adelaide.
PM secures tax change
The Morrison government has succeeded in its plan to accelerate further tax cuts for small and medium businesses.
World Bank ranks human capital
The World Bank Group has unveiled a new system to rank countries based on their human capital success ...
PS minister backs caps and cuts
Mathias Cormann has made his first speech on the public service since the portfolio was added to his finance responsibilities.
WA launches TAB sale
The WA Government has announced plans to sell the state-owned TAB for up to $500 million.
Water boss rip off revealed
An inquiry has found Goulburn-Murray Water boss Patrick Lennon wrongly spent thousands of dollars of public funds.
Councils gather for green boost
Eighteen NSW councils have signed a 39GWh per year renewable energy agreement.
IPCC warns of warming
The UN says greenhouse gas pollution must reach zero by about 2050 in order to stop global warming at 1.5 degrees.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
Bill issues lead power complaints
Rising power bills and bad customer service are the main drivers of a rise in complaints about electricity providers in Queensland.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
MYOB fields takeover bid
Shares in accounting software company MYOB have soared after a takeover bid from New York-based private equity firm KKR.
New office for robo-cars
The Federal Government has created a new body to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles.
Wave farm asked to show funding
Carnegie Clean Energy has been told to prove it can fund its major wave power project.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
Industry influence reviewed
A new study shows just how much influence industrial firms have on the research they fund.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.