Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2018
Fines outlined for Storm couple
The couple at the centre of the Storm Financial scandal could be charged $140,000 for failing to fulfil their duties ...
Online tax sting considered
The Federal Government is considering imposing a $7 tax per package when buying products from overseas online.
Unemployment increases
Despite the creation of 18,000 new jobs, Australia’s unemployment rate has edged up to 5.6 per cent.
ACTU wants casual change
Australia’s most powerful union group wants to guarantee conditions for casual workers.
Chinese reliance chided
An ASEAN education meeting has heard calls for Australian universities to stop relying so heavily on Chinese international students.
Council money use questioned
Concern has been raised that Brisbane City Council's investment arm could put $270 million of ratepayer funds at risk.
Four SA leaders fired
The new SA Premier has used his first press conference to sack four senior public servants.
PC checks local links in Cambridge scandal
Australia’s Privacy Commissioner is investigating whether any locals are caught up in an international scandal about the misuse of Facebook profiles.
Rural push to continue
The loss of Barnaby Joyce appears not to have affected the Federal Government’s decentralisation push.
Art views need digital lense
Australian creative industries are a major economic force, but a new study to creatives to go digital or go bust.
Big groups fight over gender plan
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has been criticised for opposing ...
Economist proposes tax cut funding
One of the main people behind the Government's big business tax cuts wants profitable sectors to help fund the reforms.
Vic Liberals in court for cash
The Victorian Liberal Party is taking court action over access to a multi-million-dollar fund.
Facebook cuts off Cambridge
Facebook has suspended Cambridge Analytica over improperly obtained user data.
Mining views reviewed
Most Australians accept mining and have positive views of its economic role, but they hold low levels of trust in in the industry, according to a new survey.
NSW spells out infrastructure plans
The NSW Government has laid out the state's infrastructure strategy for the next 20 years.
ACCC releases mortgage report
The ACCC is putting banks under pressure to improve their mortgage lending practices.
Big bank probe underway
The banking royal commission has begun outlining the systemic drivers of misconduct.