Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - January, 2023
Abuser loophole to close
The Federal Government says it will prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation.
Banks bid on crypto control
National Australia Bank has become Australia’s second major bank to create a ‘stablecoin’.
Cultural boost hinted
Australia’s top cultural institutions should be looking forward to the federal budget due in May.
APS date choice restored
The Commonwealth has allowed federal public servants to choose whether to work on Australia Day ...
CIS seeks Voice context
A centre-right think-tank has put forth ideas for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.
Optus hack hits rating
New stats show Optus suffered a $1.2 billion blow after last year’s cyberattack.
Shame list slammed
The Tasmanian government is being urged to stop using public shame to get people to pay fines.
Pay rises slow
Reports say pay rises in private sector enterprise agreements appear to have flatlined.
QRC rails against coal fee
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is continuing its campaign against Queensland’s coal royalty regime.
Exxon shown to have known early
A new study shows Exxon predicted global warming with remarkable accuracy years ago.
Major Medibank action looms
Law firms have joined forces to run a data breach complaint against private health insurer Medibank.
Oil boss to lead green talks
Activists are outraged that a UAE oil boss has been named to lead the COP28 climate summit.
Push to retain lithium brains
Industry figures say government money is needed to keep renewable energy startups in Australia.
Waste site works continue
The federal resources minister has visited the site of Australia's first national nuclear waste facility.
Mobility stats reviewed
Australia is doing better on economic mobility than many other countries, but experts warn conditions are getting tougher.
Rights failings reported
Human Rights Watch says Australia's credibility is being undermined by its domestic record.
Voice vote funds demanded
Advocates say the Commonwealth must fund public campaign material for the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament.