Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Ads urge care work
The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to work under the NDIS.
Green light for WA gas pipe
WA's Environment Minister has approved a major part of Woodside's proposed $16 billion Scarborough LNG project.
Green work drops
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
State seeks gas input
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.
Bank contract terms changed
The Bank of Queensland (BoQ) has been in court over small business loans found to be unjust.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Senior staff win amid APS freeze
While APS wage growth slows, bonuses for senior executives remain largely unchanged.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Big cost in city soil dispute
Melbourne’s West Gate tunnel project spending has blown out by $3.3 billion.
Casual ruling undone
The High Court has overturned a decision that could have seen long-term casuals get leave entitlements.