Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2023
A new corruption report shows political influence can be bought in Victoria.
ASIC opens green claim
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken aim at fund management giant Vanguard, accusing it of duping investors in its $1 billion-plus ethical bond product.
New emissions checks planned
Australia's governments are coming together to tackle emissions from infrastructure construction.
Big SEQ plan released
Proponents have launched the South East Queensland City Deal Implementation Plan.
Casual change detailed
Labor is considering new rights for casual workers, but business worries persist.
Union block knocked in court
The CFMEU has been hit with a $60,000 fine for the use of its ‘No Ticket, No Start’ tactic.
Bodies back green power
Renewables, led by wind and solar, have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation.
US pushes local nuclear
US congressmen are urging Australian policymakers to embrace nuclear energy.
Woodside deals with drop
Woodside Energy has experienced a sharp decline in its average production price, sliding from $85 to $63 per barrel.
Blackstone tops trillion
New York-based Blackstone Inc has reached an unprecedented US$1 trillion in assets.
MinRes shifts lithium plans
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has decided to walk away from a lucrative billion-dollar lithium deal.
Ocean agency outlined
Australia has a space agency but no ‘ocean agency’, and experts say that should change.
Outsource targets outlined
The Federal Government has moved to cut spending on outsourcing to save a whopping $3 billion by 2026-27.
Uni safety demanded
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to take action against sexual assault at universities.
ACCC eyes data brokers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is setting its sights on data broker services.
Cyber head rejects ransoms
Australia's first-ever cybersecurity coordinator has called on companies not to fall into the ransom trap.
Robodebt figures on notice
Senior public official Kathryn Campbell has been suspended without pay following ...
ACCC issues greenwash guide
The ACCC has released guidance as part of its mission to end greenwashing.
Building issues keep mounting
Residential construction companies in Australia are experiencing a wave of collapses, leaving depositors and home buyers in a dire financial situation.