Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2015
Public service minister Eric Abetz has turned his back on the Commonwealth workers' compensation scheme, going for a more exclusive scheme for high-level politicians only.
Wage help to wake dormant workforce
The latest federal budget includes a range of measures with a single goal – getting more people to work.
57-storey super-build sets pre-fab benchmark
A Chinese construction company has put together the world’s tallest pre-fab tower in less than three weeks.
Builders want budget to silence strikes, boost confidence
As the Federal Budget looms, business leaders in building and construction have asked for measures to boost building confidence.
Feet stamped, fists raised at Federal inaction
This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.
NSA program slammed, prying eyes stay open
The US Government’s practice of collecting millions of Americans' phone records has been ruled illegal.
RET deal coming, but reviews remain
Bipartisan support on the level of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has finally been reached, swapping a mandated 8,000 gigawatt hours of renewable energy for certainty in the industry.
Punishment over praise if goal is to behave
When modifying behaviour, researchers have investigated whether the carrot or the stick is a better tool.
Utilities asked to account for violence
Banks and utilities can help stamp out the economic abuse of women in violent relationships, research says.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
'Mx' mooted as neutral term
Gender equality groups are pushing for ‘Mx’ to become an acceptable title for people who identify as neither male nor female.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
BHP warned credit rating could slip
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining firm, could have its credit rating downgraded.
Slave wages and deadly conditions in fruit furore
Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.
BIS report shows building money on the move
New figures show the value of civil construction is dropping, and could be on the way to a sector-wide collapse.
Macfarlane solidifies gas links
The Industry Minister has been spruiking links between the Australian and United States’ energy sectors.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Piracy bill will block opponents
Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.