Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2015
The political situation in Queensland could push back an $8 billion mega-resort project near Cairns.
Greens seek points between the lines of MP's letter
The Greens have leapt on a letter written by NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay, which they say shows some serious risks in electricity privatisation.
Greens' coal plan would damn whole industry
The Greens have unveiled a plan to end all coal mining in New South Wales.
Trans-Pacific sellout coming soon
Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says it could be a matter of days until a shadowy trade deal is signed, and everyday Australians lose some of their rights.
WHO slammed for slow moves on Ebola
One expert says the World Health Organization (WHO) should accept responsibility for the ongoing spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
Forced freedom for overworked nation
Japan is considering forcing workers to take five compulsory paid holidays per year, in a bid to lessen the toll from rampant overworking.
Good money falls in big pay gap
Key figures on Australia’s financial landscape met this week to work on solutions for the industry’s gender equality problem.
Greece hurt in quest to fight financial Hades
The European Central Bank (ECB) no longer allow Greek banks to use government debt as collateral for loans.
Websites stack cash but papers don't help News
Rupert Murdoch’s grip on the family empire may be slipping, while News Corp profits slide down too.
Cuts, budgets and leadership in 2015
Insiders have spoken on what to expect within state and federal governments this year.
Public leaders lined up for recognition
Three leaders of the public sector have been nominated as finalists in the 2015 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards.
Cultural spread is just good business
Some major Australian companies will soon appear in an ad campaign plugging the benefits of a culturally-diverse workforce.
BHP looks to dodge dying worker
BHP Billiton is looking to avoid a $2.2 million payment to a dying mesothelioma victim.
Forgotten daughter digs in to mining wealth
The granddaughter of a former mining boss has made a very specific list of demands in her bid to obtain more of her father’s legacy.
More foreign pay rorts found
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says one building site in regional New South Wales is exploiting dozens of foreign workers, with some paid just four dollars an hour.