Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2020
ASIC chair James Shipton has stepped aside pending outcome of investigation into a massive tax advice bill.
Cormann goes green for OECD
Mathias Cormann has gone against his own previous views in his bid to lead the OECD.
Watches leave CEO sidelined
AusPost chief Christine Holgate has been stood down and the board put on notice.
Anti-bribery group goes live
The AFP and Attorney-General’s department have this week launched the Bribery Prevention Network ...
CIA Australian attack reported
Russian agents have been accused of a ‘microwave attack’ on CIA agents in Australia.
Qantas lobbies for lower bar
Qantas has been accused of having one stance on climate change in public and another in private.
'Slavery' claimed in shipping
A transport workers' union says Australian ports are relying on “slavery”.
Airport cover-up probed
An attempted government cover-up over a bungled $30 million airport deal has been exposed.
Jobmaker gaps slammed
There are calls this week for tighter restrictions to stop companies raiding a hiring credit scheme.
Laundering claims land on Crown
Crown Casino will soon be investigated over potential money laundering breaches.
Nokia tapped for Moon mobile
Nokia is planning to bring mobile coverage to the Moon, building a 4G comms system at a future lunar base.
Anglo cuts Grosvenor jobs
Anglo American says it has been forced to cut 100 jobs from its Grosvenor mine.
Green goal could unleash billions
Research suggests that if Australia had a net zero emissions target, it could trigger $63 billion in new investment.
Intelligence satellite looms soon
Australian intelligence agencies will soon launch their own satellite.
QLD avoids royalties
The Queensland Government is allowing Adani to defer payment of royalties on its Carmichael mine.
WA backs gas future
The WA Government has backed the role of natural gas in the state’s energy future.
Charity ties questioned
Reports this week reveal a cycle of donating and favouring between charities and the Liberal party.