Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - June, 2015
Brambles spin-off Recall Holdings has received a big takeover bid from US logistics giant Iron Mountain.
CSIRO seeks to save NICTA jobs
The merger of some of Australia’s finest minds could see close to 200 of them unemployed.
G7 plot path to greener Earth
The Group of Seven world leaders’ conference in Germany has finished with a pledge to ‘decarbonise’ the global economy.
Gas deal should bring best for both players
Australian-owned Central Petroleum Limited has picked up a 50 per cent stake in the NT's Mereenie oil and gas field from international giant Santos.
Medicare reform crew revealed
The Federal Government has announced who will be in charge of designing a cheaper, smaller Medicare.
Musk issues mild warning to adapt or fail
Elon Musk says electric utilities should buy his battery systems or be put out of business by them.
Big bursary changes Harvard's name
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson has donated $US400 million ($AU520 million) to Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the largest gift in the school’s history.
Trade gap now worst on record
Australia’s imports are exceeding exports by nearly $3.9 billion, as the nation posts its worst monthly trade deficit on record.
Cross-border law market forming
New South Wales and Victoria are close to closing a deal to form a common legal services market.
Indigenous business boost in 3% rule
The Ministers for Indigenous Affairs and Finance have released a new policy that requires the Australian Public Service (APS) to award 3 per cent of all contracts and tenders for goods and services to Indigenous businesses by 2020.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Abbott urged to see profit in equality
Analysis has shown that same-sex marriage would be a big boost for Australian business.
China's green view brings new market for locals
Since China’s President Xi Jinping passed a revised Environmental Protection Act earlier this year, the government has worked quickly to clean up its act, along with the nation’s notoriously polluted air and water.
Huge oil fund kicks out coal
The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.
Exploration runs dry, prompts views on what to do
Mineral exploration investment has slumped to its lowest level in eight years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Mainfreight makes piles worldwide
A big New Zealand truck operator, Mainfreight, has posted record revenues across its operations.
QRC wants workers' right to decide
The Queensland Resources Council says workers themselves want to choose where they live, not have the choice made by companies, unions, or any other group.
Transpacific pays for long-running miss
Transpacific has been hit with one of the heaviest penalties seen in Australia for a breach of occupational health and safety laws.