Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2017
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
Woodside wants east to reach over
WA gas giant Woodside says if the eastern states want gas, they can come and get it.
RBA boss issues debt warning
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says wage growth needs to increase to help the Australian economy become more resilient to issues of burgeoning household debt.
Santos denies gas worries
Santos has faced some awkward shareholder questions at its AGM about new government export controls.
Calls for extended IA pipeline
The local government sector has backed the Federal Government’s “good debt” infrastructure plans.
Embattled HRC boss awarded
Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs has won a freedom of speech award.
GST re-think launched
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered an independent inquiry into the carve-up of GST revenue.
School money reshuffled
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for ‘Gonski 2.0’, a re-jig of recent school funding models.
Uni money tightened
University students will pay up to $3600 more for their degrees under a proposed tertiary education overhaul.
QLD cracks down on dodgy operators
Rogue operators will be targeted by Queensland’s new regulations for labour hire companies.
Road and rail win in Vic. budget
Some big works will be announced in today’s Victorian state budget.