Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2019
Experts say the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom could contribute to climate change as much as coal.
Farms slighted in SA mining reform
South Australia's Mining Act reform has passed the Lower House despite four Liberal MPs crossing the floor to vote against it.
Legal action over Samsung claims
Samsung is facing federal court action over alleged false claims about the water resistance of its ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
BCA welcomes tax cut passage
Business groups and the stock market are celebrating the passage of $158 billion in personal income tax cuts.
Expat tax still lingering
The Coalition says it is committed to a plan to change capital gains tax for expats, despite the window for its initial bill closing.
Foreign firms fear QLD sting
Queensland foreign-owned companies are concerned about a new State tax.
Live exporter offloads ship
Australia’s largest live export company Wellard is selling a ship to help shore up its finances.
Local lands key NASA role
An Australian professor has been given a unique role in a new NASA mission.
MIT moves into SA
MIT has announced plans to set up a new research centre in Adelaide's Lot Fourteen CBD innovation precinct.
NDIS execs bailing
Questions are being asked after the exodus of several board members from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
Anti-union bill returns
The Morrison government has introduced a bill to make deregistering unions and disqualifying officials easier.
Concussion class action considered
A group of rugby league players are considering legal action over the NRL's treatment of concussions.
Geoscience tightens belt
Geoscience Australia says budget cuts and increased costs have left it seeking $5 million in savings.
PM to probe private leaps
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
Power pushing past 1.5°C
Experts say emissions from current and planned energy infrastructure will take the world past 1.5°C of warming.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.