Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2019
HealthEngine - an app used nationwide for a range of sensitive duties - is facing huge penalties.
High Court rules on tweet case
A former public servant has lost a free speech High Court case over tweets criticising government policies.
Vic. recycling piles high
An estimated 4,600 tonnes of Victorian recyclables are being dumped in landfill this week.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
MP calls for port claw-back
A federal MP has called for the Chinese lease on Darwin Port to be scrapped, and for the site to be ‘nationalised’.
Palmer reaches partial deal
Clive Palmer has settled the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Australia seeks emergency oil
Australia is negotiating the purchase of millions of barrels of oil from the US.
Coal delay questioned
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has discussed big delays for Australian thermal coal at Chinese ports.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.
Australia plugs trade talks
Australia has expressed disappointment at increasing global tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Bishop scores ANU spot
Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop will become the first female chancellor of the Australian National University.
Slow growth hits EBAs
Slow wage growth has been locked into recent enterprise bargaining agreements.
STEM Women to boost connections
A new resource has been created to make Australian women in STEM more visible.