Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2022
New analysis throws doubt on the ability of a Victorian project using brown coal to make hydrogen.
NSW plans business boost
The NSW Government says it wants to “chart the course for the 800,000 strong small businesses”.
PM preps quick cut
One of new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first moves has been to dump the nation’s top public servant.
Regulator awards questioned
The outgoing head of Australia’s offshore oil and gas regulator has been accused of being “too close” to industry.
ATSE requests STEM focus
Tech advocates are urging the new Australian Government to urgently decarbonise the economy and invest in the STEM workforce.
Outsource review expected
Australia’s new Federal Government is expected to review the use of consultants and labour hire firms.
Energy expended on tax dodge
Five of Australia’s biggest energy and gas companies have paid no income tax for at least the past seven years.
Folbigg review secured
Australian academics have successfully pushed for the review of a historic murder case.
Go8 calls for focus
Australia’s biggest universities want the new federal government to focus on education as a major driver of economic growth.
Grok covers AGL options
A billionaire’s investment firm has laid out a series of strong suggestions for AGL Energy.
JobKeeper drove school coffers
New analysis suggests many private schools that received JobKeeper pandemic payments increased their income.
Ex-judges back federal ICAC
Dozens of retired judges have called for an “urgently needed” federal anti-corruption agency.
LNP to rely on PS cuts
The Coalition is planning $3.3 billion worth of public service cuts to fund $2.3 billion worth of election pledges.
ACTU slams PM's wage claims
The ACTU has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of refusing a wage hike.
Split views on super raid
Big names in the Australian industrial sector are divided over a plan to allow people to raid their superannuation for house purchases.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
APSC seeks group boost
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued new standards as part of efforts to create ‘one APS’.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.