Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2019
Government funding to private schools has grown by far more than public schools over the decade to 2017.
WaterNSW issues mine warning
WaterNSW has called for a curb on mining for two big coal mines in Sydney's catchment.
'Trust' measures slammed
Australian scientists say the internet’s ‘trustability’ protocols are severely broken.
Local deal for next-gen vehicles
A new Australian electric vehicle company says it will start production next year.
Union head to make wage case
The ACTU president is set to address a minimum wage case for the first time in decades.
ACCC allows big drug deal
The competition regulator has allowed GSK’s proposed acquisition of Pfizer’s consumer healthcare business in Australia to continue.
Facebook targets fake ads
Facebook is attempting to bolster the accountability and transparency of political content in the current federal election campaign.
Foodora skips on big bill
Foodora owes nearly $8 million in unpaid wages and superannuation, but is expected to pay only a small fraction to its former employees.
Greens want energy regulation
A plan has been put forth to re-regulate South Australia’s energy sector.
Meat firms want energy plan
Australia's meat processors want either side of politics to focus on soaring energy costs and labour shortages.
Phone fight goes to court
Telstra is headed to Federal Court after its ads on the back of payphones were dubbed a “cash grab”.
TPG-Vodaphone deal denied
The competition regulator has opposed the planned merger of TPG and Vodaphone.
Charities minister pledged
The ALP says Australia will get its first minister for charities if it wins the May 18 federal election.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
Figueres slams Canberra
The UN’s former climate czar has called out “appalling inaction in Canberra” on climate change.
NT issues tight budget
The Northern Territory government says its budget will put the brakes on nearly two decades of expenditure growth.
Dark picture in IPBES report
A new assessment of global biodiversity paints a gloomy picture of the accelerating decline of life on Earth.