Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2020
Aged care changes considered
The aged care royal commission will this week begin to map out a complete system overhaul.
Aged care stats stay secret
The Federal Government has blocked a law that would have made nursing homes reveal staff and food budgets.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Funds up for coal plant study
The Federal Government has announced $6 million for two feasibility studies, including one into a new coal-fired power plant.
Phoenix bill moving forward
Companies that close and re-open to avoid debts will soon face a major crackdown.
Robodebt warning revealed
The Federal Government was told some ‘robodebts’ are illegal on the same day it suspended the scheme.
SpaceX satellite plan advanced
Australian authorities have approved one part of Elon Musk’s plan to provide a new satellite internet services.
WA Indigenous group gets land and funds
A native title group in Western Australia has been awarded both native title recognition and a $450 million economic package in an Australian first.
Bishop takes up ANU role
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has made a low-key entrance to her new role as ANU's first female chancellor.
Brokers yoked to best interests
New legislation means mortgage brokers will be forced to act in consumers' best interests or face stronger penalties.
Second 'sports rort' emerges
The Federal Government is being accused of a second ‘sports rort’, this time with a $150 million fund ...
Tradie drop linked to TAFE cuts
The number of people completing training courses has almost halved in the past five years.
Adani fined for false claims
Mining giant Adani has received a criminal conviction over “false or misleading” documents ...
Big donation disappears
The Liberal party is struggling to explain deleting records of a $165,000 donation from a friendly company.
Committee ignores Taylor's claims
A powerful parliamentary committee will not look at Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s use of fake documents to criticise Sydney's mayor.
Timor oil probe denied
Labor and the LNP have joined forces to shoot down a senate inquiry into East Timor's controversial oil and gas project.
Canavan bails for failed bid
Matt Canavan has given up his position as resources minister amid a leadership reshuffle in the Nationals party.
Donation flows detailed
The AEC has released donations disclosures for 2018-19, showing the multi-million-dollar war chests for last year’s federal election.
Heston restaurant owes $4.5m
The exclusive Dinner by Heston restaurant owes employees at least $4.5 million.
New rort emerges
The Coalition has again been accused of spreading government funds to friendly electorates.