Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2019
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
MDBA probe begins
The ACCC has commenced its inquiry into water-trading markets in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Recycling responses coming
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Domestic gas efforts increased
The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
Expert reflects on health ceiling
An Australian health expert says there are still some deliberate efforts being made to exclude women from leadership roles.
Inquiry looks at NDIS delays
Australians with a disability have an opportunity to share their experiences as part of a new review of NDIS wait times.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Liddell task force formed
A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.
Parkinson plugs trading scheme
A former head of the public service says power prices would be lower under an emissions trading scheme.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
WA eyed for big oil site
An enormous proposal in WA could become Australia’s biggest oil-producing project.
Chinese monitoring questioned
An international student at uni in Brisbane has received a warning from Chinese authorities.
Jail time for tax scam
A South Australian man has been sentenced to 2 years and 4 months jail for attempting to obtain nearly $1.5 million in false ATO refunds.
RBA sees 'turning point'
The RBA governor says Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point”.
Westpac slapped for data fail
APRA has fined Westpac for failing to meet legal obligations to report data.
Centrelink suspensions unpicked
New data shows over 120,000 welfare recipients had payments suspended despite having a valid reason.