Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2014
The Senate has rejected the Federal Government's attempt to bury the mining tax, voting down legislation to abolish the MRRT by 35 votes to 32.
Victorian claims plumb well of possible corruption
UPDATE - The Victorian Government has engaged a forensic investigations firm to look into the sources of the leaked information.
Rail boss wants inroads to Chinese imports
The chief executive of Australia’s largest rail company has encouraged growth through free trade with China, while firing 50 staff.
Disability reviewed while rapid roll-out faces delay
The future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is unclear once more, with a report into the agency set up to run it saying the scheme is woefully ill-prepared.
Funds locked awaiting future fuel review
Media outlets claim at least $1 billion worth of resource projects are on hold in Victoria alone, awaiting the review of the Renewable Energy Target.
Abetz lays groundwork for broad building changes
The Federal Government believes jobs and capital are at stake, as it moves to reduce union power on building sites.
Age-pay adjustment condemned
Paying 20-year-old workers at the same rate as 21-year-olds will “kill jobs” and rend the already struggling retail sector, an industry lobby says.
Closed talks in Tasmania to chop up tree deal
The newly-elected Tasmanian government has made the first cuts in its effort to fell the Tasmanian Forests Agreement.
Big names boost computer-brain builders
Some wealthy backers have thrown their names and significant funds behind a secretive artificial-intelligence company, though none will say just why.
Microsoft caught inbox snooping, will continue
A court case in the US has revealed that Microsoft exercises the right to access any content on its email, chat areas, forums, and other communication facilities.
Tech firms try for transparency while Joyce dangles cows
Some of the world’s leading online companies and communities have spoken out about efforts to “fast track” the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying governments should ease up in their push to create a corporate-friendly, freedom-restricting future.
Internet integrity questioned as top names turn to Wikipedia
Despite many universities and school condemning the use of Wikipedia as a legitimate source, a new study says thousands of research papers happily cite the open source encyclopaedia.
Roy Hill's green light beams with $7.2 billion bulb
The biggest mining project in Australia is now locked in, with Gina Rinehart securing a $7.2 billion deal for work at Roy Hill.
Tax Office to chase big funds fleeing the country
The Australian Tax Office will use new tools to chase down multinational countries funnels their profits out of Australia to avoid hefty tax bills.
Toyota pays up after 'sticky pedal' deaths
Toyota will pay an incredible $1.32 billion to settle a criminal investigation into deadly safety issues
Miners through lobbies want more money for the north
A lobby group says abolishing income tax in the Northern Territory would help bolster a massive expansion of the region’s economy, productivity and population.
Repeal voted down leaves carbon price alive for now
The Senate has voted down a bill to axe the carbon tax, depriving the Prime Minister of a much-touted election promise and setting the scene for another fight in July.
Tape cut by the roll, but not all need to be so loose
Tweaks, changes, adjustments and overhauls are on the way, after the Federal Government’s first biannual 'repeal day'.
Charitable bodies call to keep their regulation
The heads of prominent Australian charities have written a letter to the Prime Minister, asking to keep their regulator.
Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook
Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.
More figures swirled in whirlpool of corruption
UPDATE: Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has stood down amid the corruption inquiry, but maintains he will be "vindicated" and has been described by the Prime Minister as "a man of great distinction ... and high competence".