Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2016
A leaked letter suggests Western Australia would be hit hard by plans to scale-down the Perth Freight Link.
Port sale nets $9.7 billion
The Victorian Government has announced the sale of the Port of Melbourne for $9.7 billion.
Canada to regulate unwilling areas
Canada is introducing a carbon price for regions that do not regulate emissions by themselves.
Coal cooling is not political
Experts say major super funds are not moving away from coal investments for political reasons.
Greens question site block claims
Choice says there are plans to block websites that do not charge GST.
Offshore contracts rushed, Dutton says
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton admits his department has made mistakes in its handling of contracts for offshore detention centres.
Recently-raided Senator steps down
A Senator targeted in AFP raids wants to spend more time with his family.
Videos viewed as top tool
A new study has some tips on how health promotion groups can get more online engagement.
$500,000 super switch ditched
The Federal Government has leapt heroically back from the verge of useful retirement system changes.
Coal closure damage downplayed
New research suggests Australia could phase out coal production without taking a massive economic hit.
FSU gives views to ABA inquiry
The Australian Bankers Association has launched its review of remuneration systems operating in retail banking.
Palmer's case continues after affidavit fail
The Federal Court examination of the collapse of the Queensland Nickel refinery will continue, after a failed bid to stop it.
Offshore abuse costing billions
Australia’s offshore processing and mandatory detention scheme has cost close to $10 billion since 2013.
RDA review gets underway
The Terms of Reference for an independent review of the RDA grants program have been released.
Sims backs gas links
The ACCC says it makes sense for Australia’s various gas network to be connected to each other.
Gas ban lands alongside review
A scientific review and moratorium on hydraulic fracturing begins in the NT today.
Parks Victoria CEO sacked, IBAC alerted
Parks CEO Bradley Fauteux sacked on allegations of inappropriate conduct
Get Qualified going to court
The ACCC is taking action against a training college that promised to turn peoples’ experience into qualifications.
Medicare cuts taking shape
A government taskforce aiming to trim Medicare is almost finished planning.
Origin confirms new pick
Origin Energy has replaced veteran chief executive Grant King with his long time offsider Frank Calabria.
Software swindle gets AG's tick
A limited review has found nothing to worry about in the relationship between Parakeelia and the Liberal Party.