Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - December, 2018
NSW’s auditor-general says the State Government revealed its Ausgrid asking price too early.
QLD train fail reviewed
An inquiry has found the multi-billion-dollar contract to build new trains for Queensland was flawed from the start.
'Canter' could come from loophole
Australia could be on track to meet its Paris 2030 emissions reductions because of a loophole.
FIFO distress studied
A third of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) resource workers experience high levels of psychological distress, a survey has found.
LNP accused of stacking FWC
Labor has accused the Federal Government of “stacking” the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
Port deals head to court
The ACCC is taking NSW Ports to court over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
ACCC calls for Chrome reduction
The competition regulator has issued a report on Google, Facebook and Australian news and advertising.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
'God Letter' under hammer
A handwritten letter in which Albert Einstein grapples with the concept of religion has sold for AU$3.9 million.
APS preparation questioned
A new survey has found senior public servants believe the APS is unprepared for tech advances.
Darwin Mayor denies influence
Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has moved to douse concerns about his wife's links to the Chinese Government.
Audit explores RCR collapse
Failed engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has debts of up to $250 million owed to about 4,000 subcontractors and suppliers.
Locals owe big lay-by bill
Australians collectively owe $903 million in lay-by debts amid the rising popularity of Afterpay, Zip Pay and its various competitors.
Unions slam NSW move
Unions say they are being inappropriately blocked from political campaigning in NSW.
$10m for small business security
The Federal Government has put up $10 million for small business cyber security testing.
Adani faces hard road to rail
Adani is rushing ahead on its Carmichael mine plans, but may soon be forced to wait.
Bayer cuts after compensation
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer says it will cut 12,000 jobs globally due to issues from its takeover of Monsanto.
Business issues 'big stick' warning
The business sector wants the Federal Government to abandon its “big stick” approach to energy legislation.