Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the environmental approval process for major projects.
Queensland gets big road deal
A huge new Federal funding deal with Queensland will fast track major infrastructure projects.
WA corruption probes begin
An inquiry into alleged multi-million-dollar corruption in WA's Housing Authority gets underway this week.
Ag boost sought synthetically
Synthetic biology could transform Australia’s agricultural sector into a $100 billion industry.
Charity gets UN nod
Save the Children Australia has become the first socially focused NGO to join the UN's Green Climate Fund.
Saracen scoops Super Pit
Australian gold miner Saracen Mineral Holdings has secured a $1.1 billion deal for a 50 per cent stake in WA’s Super Pit.
War memorial works plugged
Australian War Memorial boss Brendan Nelson says a $500 million expansion of the site will help veterans' PTSD.
Bank rebrands to Lifeblood
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service has announced it is changing its name.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
Media heads push press freedom
Media bosses have met to discuss press freedom laws with the Morrison government in Canberra.
Taylor seeks state deals
The Morrison government is looking for individual deals with states to help drive down power prices and ensure reliability.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.
Big charges for WA staff
A senior public servant in WA has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million of public money.
New scheme for uni interference
New rules hope to shine a spotlight on foreign interference at universities.
Indigenous advisory begins
A senior advisory group has begun designing an Indigenous voice to guide Australia's politicians.
Victoria PS growth beats population
Victoria’s Auditor-General says the state will have to continue borrowing cash to fund major infrastructure projects.
Lobby access questioned
The number of lobbyists with unfettered access to the halls of Parliament House has doubled in seven years.