Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2022
Liberal MPs have threatened to vote against their party to legislate a federal corruption watchdog.
Greens plug huge energy shift
The Greens have proposed a $40 billion renationalisation of Australia’s energy sector.
Old school investor slams new wave
Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner says cryptocurrencies are “like a venereal disease”.
Origin announces big battery
Origin Energy has brought forward plans to shut Australia's largest coal-fired power plant - Eraring Power Station.
Pay deal for gig drivers
Amazon Flex drivers have been granted enforceable minimum pay rates for the first time in the world.
Treasury hopes for wage rise
The Treasury says Australia may enjoy a wages boom, but it does not know when.
PSC chief defends responses
The chief of Queensland’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied being uncooperative with a lobbying audit.
IPCC readies new report
The IPCC is beginning the process to approve its latest report on impacts of climate change.
Water broker rules loom
Water brokers may soon be regulated like real estate agents and financial professionals, according to a new report.
Audit shows unbalanced grants
An audit has found a $184 million program funnelled money into marginal and Coalition-held seats at the last two elections.
Court rules on waterproof boycott
The Federal Court has found building giant Hutchinson breached consumer law by supporting a boycott.
AGL updates closure plans
Energy giant AGL says it will bring forward the closure of the Loy Yang A coal plant in Victoria, but will still run it until the 2040s.
Basslink deal binned
The Tasmanian Government has effectively scrapped its commercial contract with Basslink.
Election meddling expected
Experts say Australia must act now to avoid online interference in the upcoming federal election.
Green advance 'shackled'
A new survey suggests outdated energy market rules could be holding back the transition to renewables.
Bank short-change slammed
BankWest has been accused of short-changing its workers in EBA negotiations.
WGEA stats show leave growing
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has published its data on the nation’s gender pay gap.
APS surveyed on burnout
A UNSW study reportedly says federal bureaucrats have been battling through COVID-related burnout.