Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2020
The Federal Government is working on a plan to force Facebook and Google to pay traditional news media to publish their content.
Green group wants fossil tax
There is a strong call for the Federal Government to tax the fossil fuel industry for a climate disaster fund.
Half a million take whole super
More than half a million Australians have “completely cleaned out” their superannuation savings.
Fee change on shaky basis
The Federal Government has not modelled whether charging more for humanities will work.
MDBA shifts focus
The MDBA says it is shifting its focus now that “much of the groundwork of the Basin Plan is in place”.
New powers may not stay
The PM says recent moves to give bosses more power over workers will only be temporary.
Social spend suggested
Instead of helping with expensive renovations, the Federal Government is being urged to build social housing.
TGA checking new sanitisers
Many companies have moved over to making hand sanitiser during COVID-19, and regulators want to make sure they are doing it correctly.
Workers' comp rorts uncovered
A deep investigation of Australia’s $60 billion workers’ compensation system has uncovered widespread mismanagement.
Google sued over data change
The ACCC is taking legal action against Google over the expanded use of personal data.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
Adelaide VC resigns
Adelaide University’s vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen has been under investigation for alleged misconduct, and has now resigned due to ill health.
Creativity key to STEM too
A local researcher is pushing for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity.
Hundreds join call for humanity
Hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter calling for efforts to solve the biggest challenges facing humanity.
JobKeeper keeping zombies alive
Liquidators say JobKeeper and other stimuli are keeping zombie businesses alive.
ATO eyes smaller digs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is looking for new, smaller offices in Sydney.