Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2015
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption will begin its investigation of the activities of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) today.
ASIC urges new view of benchmarks
ASIC has warned sections of the finance sector to lift its game to prevent abuses of key benchmarks critical to the wider economy.
Transport fraud trials continue
Nine men accused of running a multi-million-dollar public transport fraud ring in Victoria have been granted bail.
Big players building new bridges
Ausenco and Duro Felguera – big players in mining and construction engineering - have formed a new alliance.
Big bursary to bring battery boost
A Brisbane company is being flung into the Australian battery storage market with the help of a $6.3 million investment by the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund.
Expert says powerful change needed
One Australian expert suggests radical reforms are needed in Australia’s energy regulatory system to cut electricity and gas bills for consumers.
Experts push for party drug to cross over
A Melbourne pharmacist and a leading doctor have called for serious conversation about legalising and regulating currently illicit narcotics.
Graphene game gets local eyes looking
Local mining companies are rushing to supply the high-tech materials of the future.
Union holds firm in Tas port stoush
A stand-off between crew members of an oil tanker in Tasmania and the ship's operator has been referred to the Industrial Relations Commission.
ABS figures bring call to look beyond mining
Figures show Australia's trade deficit narrowed in May, but the record trade deficit from April has been revised to be even wider.
BP to pay in multi-billion dollar oil deal
Energy giant BP has agreed to a $US18.7 billion ($24.5 billion) settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Carbon quest shouldn't be slowed by business, CCA says
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) says industry groups should not be concerned about aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions unfairly harming energy-hungry industries.
Cost of living pushes more to the margin
Research shows one in seven New South Wales children are now living in poverty.
Saudi prince to spread incredible wealth
Saudi tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has promised his entire $US32 billion ($41.8 billion) fortune to charitable projects.
Sigma's sweet plan fails, drug bosses plead guilty
Two former Sigma Pharmaceuticals executives have pleaded guilty to falsifying accounts to inflate profits.