Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2022
Science silence slammed
The former head of CSIRO climate science has accused the federal government of gagging criticism.
Westpac breaks pay silence
Westpac has joined ANZ, NAB and the RBA in allowing workers to discuss their salaries.
Big school cuts outlined
Over half a billion dollars has been cut from public schools over the next three years.
Gambling body slammed
WA’s casino royal commission has called on the state’s gambling regulator to lift its game.
Details light on dam spends
The Federal Government has been accused of pledging massive sums for new dams without looking at the details.
Billions flow to needed seats
The Coalition is continuing to funnel billions into must-win marginal seats.
Locals drive laser fusion
An Australian company is working on generating limitless power with giant lasers.
New head for big regulator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a new chair.
Opponents frozen in ice cream deal
Peters Ice Cream has been ordered to pay a $12 million penalty for anti-competitive conduct.
Refugees fill skill gap
Ukrainian tech workers are flocking to an Australian pilot program that connects skilled refugees with local companies.
Senate stops CCS bid
The federal Senate has blocked Angus Taylor’s efforts to have ARENA fund CCS projects.
Bequest boosts autism centre
La Trobe University has received a large philanthropic donation to advance its autism research program.
Court launched on pipe plan
Traditional owners are taking legal action to stop a massive Northern Territory gas project.
Origin downplays Russian link
A major Australian energy company has been questioned over its links to a Russian billionaire on Australia’s sanctions list.
'Unsuitable' Crown keeps licence
Crown Resorts has been found unsuitable to hold Western Australia’s only gaming licence.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.