Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2020
Australia’s major media outlets have slammed an AFP proposal that would require journalists to hand over classified information without a search warrant.
Oil liability extension studied
There are calls for Woodside Petroleum to clean up a flogged-out oil production site it runs in the Timor Sea.
Pants sizes show Army growing
New studies suggest more than a quarter of military personnel are overweight.
Spy changes continue creep
The Federal Government could be moving to allow ASD spies to keep an eye on Australian citizens.
Telstra dismayed at NBN margins
Telstra has described the profitability of NBN services as “negligible at best”.
Chevron launches big gas sale
Chevron has kicked off the multi-billion-dollar sale of its one-sixth stake in Australia's largest producing oil and gas project, the North West Shelf.
Ombudsmen backs LNP business
Questions have been asked about a small business ombudsman’s awarding of contracts to a Liberal-linked firm without tender.
RBA details cost of super rise
The Reserve Bank says the scheduled rise in compulsory superannuation would be costly.
TAFE value tallied
New research has found that the TAFE system supports $92.5 billion in annual economic benefits.
Tehan calls for HECS cut-off
The Federal Government wants to cut off student loans for those who fail more than half of their subjects.
ICAC issues noted in MP case
South Australian MP Troy Bell will face trial for allegedly misappropriating $2 million of public funds.
Politicians avoid binding code
Australia’s major parties have decided there is no need for a binding code of conduct for politicians.
Sydney council defends China links
Questions are being asked about a Sydney senior councillor’s links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Researchers fear COVID risk
Many early and mid-career researchers fear their careers are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Destruction plans detailed
Details have emerged of Rio Tinto’s decision to destroy the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Parental pay gap tallied
New research shows having a child is significantly more expensive for women than men.
Foxtel gets COVID funds
Media giant Foxtel has been given $10 million from a federal COVID-19 response fund.
New labels to fight FASD
One of Australia's social justice commissioners has called for alcohol label reform.
Telco faces sham claims
Telco contractor BSA Ltd has been accused of sham contracting in a class action lawsuit.
Keating criticises super raid
Paul Keating says early withdrawal of superannuation is entrenching inequality between generations.
Sims issues tech warning
ACCC chair Rod Sims says regulators must keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital platforms.