Posts tagged "politics"

The federal government must use this year's budget to set an example for how to create the right pipeline for female advancement, and fastrack gender representation in corporate Australia.

Parliament has not yet resumed but explosive accusations have already flown in Canberra after two separate leaked text messages scandals caused the Coalition a major headache.

This year was similar to 2020 in many ways as the pandemic continued, lockdowns were implemented, and businesses were forced to close or modify their behaviours.

Many countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America mandate that companies pay their employees a Christmas bonus, often equivalent to one month’s pay.

The government's plan to reach net-zero by 2050 is to invest in a suite of newer, more renewable technologies. The problem is that not all of them work that well.

The first step on climate is to agree on the need for action, and defeat the very loud and belligerent few who care nought about the future and only about themselves and their beliefs, says Peter Strong.

You would think the cabinet role focused on industry and innovation would be one of the most sought after roles. But that's not the case in Australia.

Almost half of Australians believe this month’s federal budget provided adequate support for the nation’s small and medium businesses.

CEDA has argued that the government should follow in the footsteps of countries like the US, Canada and Israel by appointing a chief technologist.

Private higher education providers that previously relied on international students will receive a $53 million support package in this year’s federal budget.

Low and middle income earners are set to continue receiving a temporary tax cut for another 12 months, as part of a budget plan to maintain confidence in the economy. 

Appearing before a Senate inquiry on Tuesday, former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate inflicted a serious blow on Scott Morrison and left Australia Post chair Lucio Di Bartolomeo badly wounded.