Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2020
Leaked information suggests Adani is planning a bigger Queensland coal mine than it has publicly stated.
Private schools get funding boost
The Federal Government has found time to give private schools a $3.4 billion boost.
Supply fears prompt audit
Authorities are auditing the critical care capacity of hospitals nationwide.
Tax tightened with tech measures
The ATO is turning to technology to help its tax avoidance taskforce.
Visa sale scrapped
The Federal Government has dumped its billion-dollar visa platform outsourcing plan.
Airlines landing hard
Australia’s airline operators are taking big hits as COVID-19 smashes the sector.
Banks back off repayments
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has announced a six-month deferral of all loan repayments for businesses affected by COVID-19.
Insider slams club lobby
A whistleblower is suing the powerful ClubsNSW business lobby, alleging bullying, sham contracting and underpayment.
RBA easing to avoid recession
The Reserve Bank has announced quantitative easing measures to help prevent a recession.
Experts slam Federal 'abuse'
Lawyers say the Federal Government ‘sports rorts’ saga is just one instance of broader, systemic abuse.
MCA backs stimulus
The major mining lobby has labelled new economic stimulus “good news” for mining juniors.
Victoria issues anti-violence guide
Victoria has launched new guidelines to combat gendered violence at work.
Call to reform gap goals
Australia’s Closing the Gap policy has been dubbed a “medical response to what is effectively a political problem”, amid calls for stronger efforts.
Coverage creates perceived risk
New research shows how media coverage can cause people to search for information on an epidemic, regardless of the actual threat level.
Sub study plugs nuclear option
Australia's $80 billion Future Submarine Program is “dangerously off track”, according to a new report.
Supply and demand issues for oil
Oil prices have seen their biggest week of losses since 2008, rocked by pandemic issues in a market flooded by Saudi Arabia and its allies.