Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Outsourcing surges
Reports say the Federal Government is now spending at least $5 billion per year on contractors.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
Green power impact plotted
A new study warns of mining threats to biodiversity caused by renewable energy production ...
Water market reforms outlined
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
AI hitting health care
Experts are wondering whether the health care world is ready for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Coal reliability questioned
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
Meter deal charges concern
Privacy concerns have been raised in response to a ‘smart meter’ deal involving tech giant Amazon.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
ANZ predicts business 'grind'
ANZ’s CEO has predicted a raft of business collapses in the middle of calendar 2021.
Court action over advice
ASIC has started civil court proceedings against Dixon Advisory, alleging it failed to act in its clients' best interests and provide appropriate advice.
New creditors left alone
A Senate inquiry into fintech has found that “buy now, pay later” services like Afterpay and Zip should be allowed to self-regulate.
'Sports rort' probe continues
An inquiry has heard the Federal Government wanted to expand its sports grants scheme to fund more projects in target seats.
Tehan hints at uni help
The Federal Education Minister has foreshadowed new support for the struggling university sector.
Home Affairs moves on mobiles
The Federal government wants to to confiscate mobile phones in immigration detention.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
PMs push against super change
Two former Prime Ministers have issued a simultaneous warning about the future of superannuation.