Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - December, 2018
Activists are trying to stop insurance companies from backing Adani’s Carmichael mine project.
Unemployment rises
The unemployment rate has increased despite the creation of more than 37,000 jobs last month.
Dam spill case approved
A local judge has ruled that a class action against BHP Billiton can proceed.
NT water firm sinks
NT Beverages has entered voluntary administration despite a $10 million boost from taxpayers.
Supermarket seeks seafood improvement
Woolworths has joined with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to improve the packaging of seafood.
Watchdog working group forms
A working group has been formed to design Australia’s national corruption watchdog.
ASIC wants AMP evidence
ASIC has launched legal action in a bid find more evidence in the fee-for-no-service scandal.
Ex-union head destroyed documents
A former Queensland union boss has been found guilty of destroying documents ahead of a royal commission.
FWC could take on gender equity
Labor says it would make the Fair Work Commission reduce the gender pay gap if it wins next year’s federal election.
Labor pledges national EPA
Labor says it would create a commonwealth environmental protection agency if it wins next year’s election.
Shoppers keen to count carbon
A new study has found shoppers underestimate the carbon cost of their food choices, but they would like to know more.
CSIRO doubts Adani water plan
CSIRO says Adani's water management plan for the proposed Carmichael coal mine is seriously flawed.
NBN Co loan extended
NBN Co has been given an additional three years to pay off its federal government loan.
Power sector outlines new price
Energy retailers have come up with their own system to help consumers shop around.
Summit reaches emissions deal
The UN climate summit has come up with universal, transparent rules on how to cut emissions and curb global warming.
Western studies find home
The University of Wollongong will soon offer a controversial Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation degree.
'Aussie John' issues gearing warning
A major figure in Australian finance has warned that negative gearing changes “could tip Australia into recession”.
ANZ rigging roles revealed
Reports say knowledge of ANZ's rate-rigging program went right to the top.
Tax stats show low input
New stats show ten companies are paying 45 per cent of all corporate tax in Australia.
Federal corruption court coming
The Federal Government says it will establish a national anti-corruption body, the Commonwealth Integrity Commission.