Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2014
Accusations of industrial blackmail and illegal conduct have come to light in recent sittings of the royal commission into trade unions.
Firing finding shows bosses should be mentally mindful
A Fair Work finding has shown the importance of big businesses looking after their employees’ mental health as much as their physical safety.
ASIC app brings small business to smartphones
ASIC has launched an app to help small business owners keep on top of their obligations.
Call for unfair school funding to be undone
School staff want WA’s school fee system changed, saying voluntary charges mean schools in poorer areas miss out.
Ex-judge to oversee CBA self-probing
Commonwealth Bank will conduct an inquiry into the misconduct of its own financial advisers.
FRC figures to bring clarity and harmony
The Finance Minister has announced three new figures will stand as part-time members of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
Young leaders lean to enhanced employment
The planning group for the upcoming Y20 youth summit has unveiled its priorities for this weekend’s gathering in Sydney.
ATO's great divide highlighted at crucial time
A tale is emerging of Australian Tax Office senior staff taking a break in luxury, while thousands of foot-soldiers fight to save their jobs.
Citizens form policy on People's Panel
A project is going on in Melbourne that will see a panel of everyday citizens to come up with new ideas and budgetary savings.
New pitch for big public shift up north
Councils in the northern part of the country are pushing for a range of Federal Government services to move to regional centres.
Desert dump wanted for broad social boost
Traditional owners in the Gibson Desert could host a nuclear waste dump previously intended for Muckaty Station.
Poseidon nets Black Swan for nickel boost
Poseidon Nickel is buying the Black Swan mine from Russian giant Norilsk Nickel.
Police powers questioned around digital dumps
Media outlets claim they have confirmed reports that Australian law-enforcement agencies are stripping metadata from mobile phone companies, gaining huge amounts of information on the general public and non-suspicious people.
Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift
A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.
CommBank's compo deal dubbed "empty" and "too slow"
Not everyone is buying the Commonwealth Bank’s offers of compensation and more reviews, as its financial advice furore continues.
Interest rise waits while RBA gets 'comfortable'
The Reserve Bank boss has used a recent speech to announce that an official interest rate rise could be months off, and that the Australian dollar may be a few cents too high.
Innes buries lifter-leaner claims in push for more work
The outgoing Australian disability discrimination commissioner has reflected on his years in the role, the state of Australian disability support and workforce, and taken a swipe at the Federal Government.
New definition of 'corrupt' in QLD
Queensland’s new anti-corruption watchdog takes up its charge today, but some have questioned changes they say will render it useless.
Opportunity awaits in brand new city
A new city has been born in Western Australia, bringing a name change for the local council as well.
Equity check to gauge ingrained imbalance
Australia’s Centre for Gender Equity has developed a diagnostic tool to rate workplaces on their attitudes towards women.
Living Victoria submerges spending against media peek
Suspicion has been raised over the activities of one state government water body, with accusations of sketchy funding and hiring practices.