Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2020
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
Uranium labelled unhelpful
It appears unlikely that Victoria will change its stance on uranium mining.
Alinta fined for health risk
Alinta Energy has been hit with a $200,000 fine for putting vulnerable customers at risk.
Banks lax on tech risks
Australia’s big banks have been slammed for their lax cyber security practices.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
JobSeeker level surveyed
Economists have been surveyed about the appropriate level of welfare in Australia.
UK launching tech regulator
The UK is setting up a new watchdog for Google, Facebook and other tech giants.
Equality efforts on 'autopilot'
New data shows a decline in employer action on gender equality prior to the impact of COVID-19.
High cost for Cormann's bid
Outgoing finance minister Mathias Cormann is flying around Europe on a private RAAF jet to bid for a new job at the OECD.
Norman slammed for school call
There are calls to boycott Harvey Norman after a shop linked to billionaire Gerry Harvey called for volunteers to work without pay.
Oration urges deep links
Experts say it is more important than ever to learn from ancient Australian cultures.
Lost documents return
Destroyed documents at the heart of a grants controversy in NSW have been recovered.
Safety nets saved 500k
Research shows JobKeeper, JobSeeker and Coronavirus Supplement saved 500,000 families from financial distress.
COVID no help for gas levels
The WMO says the industrial slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has not curbed record levels of greenhouse gases.
Green light for gas giant
The Narrabri Gas Project has received federal approval, despite concerns for water resources.
Developers push NSW moves
The NSW Premier has been accused of making decisions suggested by developers against departmental advice.
Qantas staff bid for jobs
Qantas workers have warned safety could suffer if big outsourcing plans proceed.