Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2019
Research shows that the impact of mining on animals is being overlooked in most mine site restoration plans.
China halts local coal
The Australian dollar took a hit on Friday after China announced an indefinite ban on coal imports.
RBA holding firm
The RBA will not change monetary policy in the near term, despite banks expecting at least one interest rate cut this year.
Wilson referral rejected
The Speaker of the House has rejected an attempt to sanction Tim Wilson for his handling of the franking credit inquiry.
ASIC mulls banking revelations
ASIC is looking at over 40 court cases — including criminal prosecutions — stemming from the banking royal commission.
Farmers want rail talks
The inland rail project is lining up to be an issue in both the NSW and federal elections, despite over $400 million already being spent.
Ex-Ipswich CEO jailed
Former Ipswich City Council chief executive Carl Wulff has been jailed for receiving close to $240,000 in corrupt payments.
Geoscientists want deep backing
Geoscientists say they need political support to dig deeper and access Australia’s next generation of mineral deposits.
Big firms ignore rising risks
Australia's biggest companies are not doing enough to mitigate the risks of climate change, a new report has found.
GetUp cleared of party links
Progressive activist group GetUp has been declared independent of political parties.
Irrigators contributed to fish deaths
Scientists say irrigators extracting excess water has contributed to the death of millions of fish in the Murray-Darling system.
Local coal ships stuck
Ships laden with Australian coal are sitting in limbo off the coast of China, caught short by import restrictions.
Major Manus contract questioned
The Department of Home Affairs says “urgent” circumstances led it to award a $400 million contract in a closed tender, but denies it was “desperate”.
Anti-vax ad spend detailed
The Federal Government is spending millions to fight anti-vaccination campaigns.
Bird plan could slow Carmichael
A small bird is standing in the way of Adani's giant Queensland coal mine.
Call to change 'sneaky' fees
The Federal Government says it is cracking down on “sneaky” late power payment fees.
Decryption laws lead some offshore
Some big names in Australian tech have called for urgent changes to controversial anti-encryption laws.
Hospital stoush going nowhere
A legal dispute between the WA Government and builder John Holland does not look like ending soon.