Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2021
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.
Bank contract terms changed
The Bank of Queensland (BoQ) has been in court over small business loans found to be unjust.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Senior staff win amid APS freeze
While APS wage growth slows, bonuses for senior executives remain largely unchanged.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Big cost in city soil dispute
Melbourne’s West Gate tunnel project spending has blown out by $3.3 billion.
Casual ruling undone
The High Court has overturned a decision that could have seen long-term casuals get leave entitlements.
Centrelink scrapes back subsidy
Centrelink has issued debt notices to JobJeeper recipients, but not the profitable businesses that enjoyed the subsidy.
Court action over Mercedes claims
The ACCC is taking Mercedes-Benz to court over allegedly failing to comply with the Takata airbag recall.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
AI sectors soaring
The value of the global AI services market is expected to hit US$500 billion by 2025.
ARENA remit expanded
The Australian Government has successfully allowed ARENA to support fossil fuel technologies.
Australia lags on green efforts
Australia has ranked very low in an analysis of OECD countries’ climate action efforts.
Cabinet curtain could open
A legal decision could reveal new details of discussions at ‘National Cabinet’ meetings.
New bill for dead rigs
The Federal Government wants oil and gas companies to foot the bill for decommissioning old rigs.