Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2024
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has initiated an external review following critical remarks in a recent court case.
Ex-PM's Origin comments surface
In a striking political intervention, Paul Keating appears to have challenged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to dismiss a $20 billion offer by Canadian private equity giant Brookfield to purchase Origin Energy.
Low cost scheme outlined
Economists have proposed a ‘HECS-for-solar’ scheme to slash power bills and help the climate.
Pocock questions gas talks
The Albanese government has been accused of avoiding First Nations consultation on offshore gas plans.
Shareholder push resisted
Woodside Energy has defended its chairman, Richard Goyder, amid a campaign by activist shareholders against his re-election.
Economists enhance health
Experts say health economists can be key to enhancing the efficiency of local hospitals and health networks.
Exclusion misses billions
Increasing disability employment could boost the national economy by billions.
'Doxing' consult starts
The Albanese government is planning new legislation targeting the online harassment tactic known as ‘doxing’.
Ex-ATO staffer jailed
A former ATO employee has been sentenced to five years’ jail over corrupt conduct.
Lowe moves to new role
Philip Lowe, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has been appointed chair of Geoff Wilson’s philanthropic investment manager, Future Generation Australia.
Sub plan could fall short
The first anniversary of the AUKUS pact has been marked with concern about its future.
ATO ensures SingTel pays
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has thwarted Singapore Telecommunications' (SingTel) efforts to deduct nearly $895 million from its taxable income.
Big clash over bank buy
The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) previous decision to block ANZ's $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp Bank.
Governments agree on NT housing
A $4 billion remote housing initiative is being created to transform NT Indigenous communities.
Merivale hit for underpayment
Hospitality giant Merivale has agreed to an $18 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over employee underpayment claims.
Qantas fined for COVID action
Qantas has been fined $250,000 in a historic work health and safety conviction.
Union seeks big rise
The CFMEU is reportedly pushing for a substantial 26 per cent pay rise over the next three years for its members.
'Glass cliff' seen for health leaders
Cultural change is needed to increase the number of women in healthcare and medical leadership in Australia ...
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.
Bowen knocks nuclear claims
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed the Coalition's nuclear power fantasy.