Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - June, 2023
Blair Comley has been chosen to lead the Department of Health and Aged Care, taking over from Brendan Murphy.
TOIL talks outlined
APS negotiators are attempting to wrangle with time-off-in-lieu (TOIL) provisions.
Farm firms to merge
Bunge and Viterra have reached a unanimous agreement to merge, forming one of the world's largest agribusinesses.
Aged care levy considered
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the government is considering a levy to improve the aged care system.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Global energy issues detailed
A new report shows that globally, 675 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.3 billion use polluting fuels to cook.
Medal return knocked back
Defence Force chief Angus Campbell has expressed his willingness to return his Distinguished Service Cross.
Miners seek 'critical' status
Big miners are pushing to have their products recognised as nationally significant.
Snowy pledges tunnel return
Snowy Hydro says it should be able to resume construction on its massive pumped hydro project in six weeks ...
EU dips into recession
The Eurozone economy has technically entered recession, driven by its energy crisis and inflation.
Origin buyer lays out case
Brookfield is pushing ahead with its $18.7 billion takeover bid for Origin Energy, amid questions about its tax avoidance.
Andrews rejects old media
The Victorian Government is depriving newspapers of millions in future revenue by pulling its ads from the medium.
CSIRO considers drug sweep
CSIRO is considering random drug testing for all staff, visitors, and contractors at its sites across the country.
Defence seeks STEM women
The Defence Department has announced a recruitment drive with a 50 per cent target for attracting experienced female professionals in STEM fields.