Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2022
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has fronted an inquiry into a job role he allegedly created for himself.
CFMEU money returned
The SA Labor Party has been pushed to return a $125,000 election donation from the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.
FWC reviews aged care wages
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is considering a pay rise for aged care workers.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Gender skew in health funds
A review has found a gender imbalance in the awarding of health research funds.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Telstra pressed on 5G
Telstra has pledged to address the competition regulator’s concerns about competition in 5G.
US impacts local leaning
Researchers have investigated what fuels young Australians’ abortion fears.
Welfare linked to health risk
Intergenerational welfare recipients are nearly three times as likely to be hospitalised, according to a recent study.
Estimates outline big interest bill
A conservative free-market think tank says the interest bill on Australia’s debt could be $75 billion by 2030.
RBA updates outlook
The RBA’s updated inflation forecast suggests there will be some serious challenges ahead.
Greens back emissions bill
The Federal Government says the climate wars are “in retreat” with the likely passage of its new climate bill.
NAB boss backs target
One of the biggest names in Australian finance says an emissions target will drive a green lending boom.
Gold giant backs Voice
A South African mining firm has thrown its support behind the push for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians.
Judge laments fine size
A judge has warned there are not enough powers to deter illegal behaviour by CFMEU members.
Retail recognition probed
Australia’s privacy watchdog is investigating the use of facial recognition technology by retail giants Bunnings and Kmart.