Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2017
Lawyers have met with residents in Katherine to talk about a potential class action.
London car tax increased
London has tightened its congestion charge for cars driving through the city centre.
ANZ makes deal on rates claim
ANZ has reached a last-minute settlement ahead of court action over alleged interest rate rigging.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
Closing the Gap to be re-mapped
After years of failure, the Federal Government is working on a major overhaul of the Closing the Gap strategy.
PCH delays laid out
Officials have admitted lead contamination is not the only major problem at the Perth Children’s Hospital yet to be fixed.
PE cladding gap stays open
The Federal Government has rejected a ban on imports of combustible aluminium composite cladding.
Sector calls to save TAFE
Operators say TAFE is on the brink of collapse, with the system in critical decline.
Training linked to mental help
Basic mental health training for managers can bring significant benefits, research shows.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.
NEG could hamper batteries
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
Costello pushes super safety
Former Liberal treasurer Peter Costello wants Australian workers' default superannuation payments to be better protected.
Farm labor risks raised
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian horticulture is ripe for indebted labour akin to slavery.
Liberty laments APRA expansion
Non-bank lender Liberty Financial has described the APRA expansion plans as “overreach”.
Westpac paying back missed discounts
Westpac is refunding $65 million for discounts it failed to pass on ...
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Call for more workplace focus
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says recent scandals should be used to shine a light on ...
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.