Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2014
The mining sector has added its booming voice to the chorus of discontent over proposed adjustments for more federal money.
Generators keep taxing while figuring how to pay it back
The ACCC has warned energy generators that they will have to pay back money collected for the carbon tax, if it is repealed.
Internet crackdown brings fine for "indecent" ads
China’s attempts to rid the internet of pornography and “indecent” content have led to a near $1 million fine for one provider.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.
Med scheme meddling may not be best practice
The recent Commission of Audit report suggests big changes are on the way for Australian healthcare.
New blood boosts old brains with youthful injection
Recent discoveries suggest that the blood of the young may help regenerate old muscles and organs.
Swipe and search patents cost Samsung dearly
Samsung will pay $129 million to Apple after a US jury decided it had stolen elements of Apple designs.
Big bank's big numbers surprise some, delight investors
ANZ has posted a half-year cash profit of $3.5 billion, beating forecasts by about $3.4 billion.
Contract claims say money should be aimed at locals first
A key business group and some rising Australian entrepreneurs have slammed the way the federal government chooses suppliers for billions of dollars worth of contracts.
Less HELP could be a hex on attendance
The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.
More help needed now in fight to find missing schoolgirls
Protests are planned to make sure the world does not forget about 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, who have been missing for more than two weeks.