Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2018
Union concerned over ATO office
A $36 million fit-out at an Australian Tax Office building in Melbourne is set to slash floor space.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
New gender stats show progress
Over the last five years, stats show employer action has improved workplace gender equality.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Workers face age issues
Older employees may be prematurely exiting the workforce because they feel stereotyped by their age.
Face-matching flaw outlined
Australia’s new face-matching system will be prone to misreading non-Caucasian faces, experts say.
Foodbank funding falling
The Foodbank charity says the Federal Government’s decision to slash its funding “beggars belief”.
Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.
ACCC stands aside for Nine
The ACCC will not block Nine’s takeover of Fairfax, despite acknowledging that it could reduce competition.
Booze ads still reaching kids
Research suggests alcohol advertising restrictions are unlikely to reduce young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing.
PM outlines Pacific fund
The Prime Minister is announcing a $2 billion infrastructure financing facility for the Pacific.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
Dam spill taken to UK court
BHP Billiton is being sued for about £5 billion by Brazilian victims of the Samarco dam collapse.
APRA gets tech boost
APRA’s funding has been boosted by $58.7 million to address next-generation risks.
Big gas tax hike outlined
Oil and gas giants will be hit with a $6 billion tax hike over the next decade.