Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2020
Experts reflect on cash splash
Economists are responding to Prime Minister Scott Morrison's economic stimulus package.
Social housing help studied
With up to 10 per cent of Australians living in social housing at some point, experts say it can be a vital launchpad for a more stable life.
Gas regulation found lacking
An official report has questioned compliance in Queensland’s CSG regulation.
UTAS to drop offerings
The University of Tasmania is slashing its number of degrees and courses from about 514 to 120 by next year.
Wastewater gives illicit insight
Australia’s wastewater has given new insights into the nation’s drug consumption.
ATO issues false debts
An IT error has reportedly led the ATO to issue false, years-old tax debts worth thousands of dollars.
Authorities update virus advice
Australian work safety authorities are issuing advice on how to keep staff safe from COVID-19.
Court for Facebook's data leak
Facebook is being taken to Federal Court over alleged privacy breaches stemming from the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
NT job scheme run from QLD
The NT Government has handed a contract for its $89 million Local Jobs Fund to a Queensland firm.
Pledge to boost bushfire help
The Federal Drought Minister says the states will get more support in delivering financial help to bushfire-affected businesses.
ACCC backs off phone deal
The competition watchdog will not appeal the approval of the TPG-Vodafone merger.
Australia buys offshore oil
The Federal Government has struck a deal to tap into the US government’s tightly guarded emergency fuel reserves.
DV leave extended
The NSW Government has extended its policy to offer up to 10 days’ domestic violence leave to public servants.
Insurance costs keep rising
A new report shows the cost of private health insurance is rising, but so are the exceptions.
Mesh payouts begin
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay almost $2.6 million in damages to three women implanted with faulty pelvic mesh implants.
myGov face scans coming
The Federal Government wants to test new facial recognition systems this year.
Sims slams gas approval
The head of the ACCC says the gas industry has mislead governments into approving projects that kill Australian jobs.
Trillions at play in tech report
A new report says the technology to reach negative emissions by the 2040s is already available.
Court set for Linc leaders
Five former executives will stand trial over a failed coal gasification plant.