Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - June, 2018
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) wants more money so that it can provide more up-to-date inflation figures.
Anti-cartel cases close to end
The ACCC has levelled a $15 million fine on Air New Zealand as part of a long string of anti-cartel cases.
ASIC told to consider licence pull
A banking expert says ASIC should be willing to cancel the operating licences of big banks.
Britain bags big ship deal
Britain's BAE Systems has secured a $35 billion contract to build nine Hunter class frigates in Adelaide.
Cigarette laws upheld in WTO win
Australia has emerged victorious from a major trade dispute over tobacco packaging laws.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Labor pledges broader trigger
Labor says it will tighten CSG regulations to protect water resources, if elected.
BHP makes spill deal
Samarco and its parent companies BHP and Vale have signed a deal to settle a $7 billion lawsuit.
Frydenberg backs new coal
Energy minister Josh Frydenberg says he would welcome a new coal-fired power plant in Australia.
Promotion on same pay studied
A better job title does not always come with a bigger paycheque, according to new research.
Wellbeing tops big firms' concerns
Deloitte says the world’s top energy and resources companies rate wellbeing as the most important priority.
Health app accused of legal leak
Reports say HealthEngine - Australia’s largest online doctor booking service – has funnelled users' private medical information to law firms.
NBN looks at bush rates
NBN Co is looking at a new pricing regime that could see internet access in the bush attract higher charges.
Telstra takes up deep cuts
Telstra has announced it will reduce its workforce by 8,000 employees and contractors.
Disney makes new Fox bid
A bidding war is raging between Disney and Comcast over who will buy 21st Century Fox.
Farmers marginalised by bank probe
Farmers are outraged that the banking royal commission has set aside juts a few days to deal with issues in agricultural finance.
ANAO wants big gift list
The audit office has called for a government-wide policy for gifts and benefits received by public servants.
NSW orders public crunch
The NSW Government has ordered its departments to find $1.6 billion in savings over the next four years.
Tax cuts backed by Senate
Personal income tax will be cut by $144 billion over the next seven years after the Senate approved the Government's progressive income tax cuts.
Coalition questions energy deal
Tony Abbott says he was misled by bureaucrats when he signed Australia up to the Paris climate agreement.