Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2019
A plan to search for gas and oil in the Great Australian Bight has been postponed until next year.
Chinese reliance questioned
Experts have warned of a “catastrophic” downturn in Chinese students at Australian universities.
Defence wants south pole setup
Australia's Defence Force wants to install technology in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty explicitly bans military activity.
Frogs won't stop dam plans
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says ‘green tape’ is hindering water security.
SA to scrap GM ban
The South Australian government is lifting its moratorium on growing GM food crops.
BHP sees steep rise
BHP’s profit has more than doubled to $12.2 billion, as the impacts of mine disasters ease.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Both sexes struggle to multitask
Research suggests multitasking is just as hard for women as it is for men.
IR boss calls for calm debate
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
Pacific summit ends sour
Australia has been accused of prioritising its economy over the lives of its Pacific neighbours.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.
Key inquiry shortened
Accountants have been given an extension for a parliamentary probe into the quality of their work.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
Small fine for PFAS evaporation
Gas company Inpex has been fined $12,600 for evaporating water containing PFAS over Darwin Harbour.
Victoria seeks higher target
The Victorian government is moving to legislate a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
Airservices slammed
A savage report says Airservices Australia has allowed a culture of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment to thrive.