Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2021
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.
Sport rort report stays hidden
The Federal Government is working hard to keep a report on the ‘sports rorts’ affair away from the media.
ASIO seeks Insta-spies
The Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is using Instagram as part of its annual recruitment drive.
EU tariffs could hurt local firms
Australia risks falling on the unhelpful side of new European Union (EU) carbon tariffs.
Santos abandons Bight plans
Santos has given up its lease to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
ASIC ends AMP fee probe
No criminal charges will be laid in relation to AMP Financial Planning’s alleged fees-for-no-service conduct.
Legal action over Ausgrid deal
ASIC has accused Westpac of insider trading and unconscionable conduct in relation to the privatisation of NSW energy assets.
MP harassment campaign coming
The Federal Government has put out a tender for brief and optional anti-sexual harassment training for MPs.
ATO chasing COVID cheats
The ATO is chasing fraudulent or ineligible claims for COVID-19 measures like JobKeeper and super withdrawal.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
Key commissioner cut
The Federal Government appears to have dumped its National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Friendly gas grants questioned
The Federal Government has awarded at least three gas contracts to a political donor and Liberal-linked company.
Ley denies kids' requirement
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Rudd's role in jabs downplayed
Reports say former PM Kevin Rudd has been central in the bringing forward of Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.