Order code: 240809Neocomplaints – Word count: 550 – Publish date: 25 August 2009

Headline:

Organisations at risk of equal opportunity complaints

Abstract:

The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) 2009 Survey has shown that while almost all organisations have formal procedures for dealing with sex-based harassment in the workplace just over half provide training to staff and even less provide training to managers.

Keywords:

Equal opportunity, workplace relations

Category:

Management

Order code: 240809Ncompanydir – Word count: 275 – Publish date: 25 August 2009

Headline:

Clearer guidance for company directors

Abstract:

The Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) will examine options for providing company directors with clearer guidance to help them understand their role and responsibilities.

Keywords:

Corporate issues, company director, corporate governanace

Category:

Management

Order code:240809Nfinmarketsupervision – Word count:350 – Publish date:25 August 2009

Headline:

Greater supervision of financial markets

Abstract:

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will be responsible for both supervision and enforcement of laws against misconduct on Australia’s financial markets, after changes announced by Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen.

Keywords:

ASIC, financial markets, government policy

Category:

Finance

Headline:

Jump in diabetes rates

Abstract:

Australia is in the top 10 countries with the highest rates of Type 1 diabetes in children, with about 1,000 children 14 years and younger developing this type of diabetes each year, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Keywords:

Health policy, chronic conditions

Category:

Health

Headline:

Greening our roads

Abstract:

Researchers from Swinburne University’s Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure have found it is possible to significantly increase the amount of recycled brick in road pavements without adversely affecting road strength, which could lead to a significant reduction in the amount of crushed bricks going to landfill.

Keywords:

Sustainability, recycling

Category:

Environment

Headline:

IT spending continues despite economic squeeze

Abstract:

Defying global and regional expectations, the Australian IT services market remains a hub of activity, although companies are more cautious about how and where dollars are spent.

Keywords:

ICT, technology

Category:

Technology

Headline:

Government gets tough on international education providers

Abstract:

Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has warned education providers that they risk being shut down if they don’t comply with rules relating to international students.

Keywords:

International education, government policy

Category:

Education

Headline:

Export potential for green tea

Abstract:

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation has identified green tea as a potential export industry for expansion, with several regions of Australia providing the ideal climate for producing high-quality green tea.

Keywords:

Export, agriculture

Category:

Agriculture and resources