Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - December, 2023
The ACCC has raised concerns over the lack of transparency in the pricing of retail deposit products by banks.
AUSTRAC eyes digital markets
AUSTRAC says it will be intensifying its scrutiny of popular payment platforms and digital currency exchanges, including Binance and Swyftx.
Climate call heard
Victoria appears to have listened to councils’ demands for climate consideration in planning.
FWC looms for ATO deal
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff are considering taking their pay dispute to the Fair Work Commission.
Influencer ads slammed
The ACCC is stepping up its fight against deceptive advertising and online reviews.
Social media rules loom
The Commonwealth supports new laws aimed at regulating various operational aspects of digital platforms.
Stoppages hit ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is grappling with a series of one-hour stop-work actions.
Tech head for Services
Digital transformation expert David Hazlehurst has been appointed as the new head of Services Australia, overseeing Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services.
Fuel talks slow summit
Unwillingness to cut fossil fuels could see the COP28 talks end with a whimper.
IA reports on shortage
Infrastructure Australia (IA) says shortages in steel and building materials could impact critical projects.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
IR changes land
Miners and other big businesses face new union resilience following Labor’s IR changes.
Migration tweaks outlined
Labor has resisted slashing overall migration, announcing changes that focus largely on foreign students.
Fossil pledge still sought
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has joined a last-ditch effort to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit.
Giant merger talks continue
Australia's top oil and gas companies, Santos and Woodside, are in talks for an $80 billion merger.