The nation’s peak body for builders has turned against Anthony Albanese’s cornerstone free TAFE policy and warned apprenticeships were going backwards under the scheme. Master Builders Australia said that while it was “supportive in principle of the intent” of the bill, committing free TAFE to legislation would be “unnecessary and will have an unintended…

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A new year has just arrived, and the Australian corporate and investment landscape will continue to evolve. How it will turn out, and what the biggest issues might be, are clearly open-ended questions. But if lessons from 2024 have been learned, there is a good chance that the next 12 months will result in a significant increase in transparency, accountability and good corporate governance. Reflecting on 2024 Throughout 2024,…

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The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is delighted to announce Paula Taylor as its new President for 2026–27. She will be the President-elect for 2025, President 2026–27 and Past President for 2028. A celebrated leader in STEM education with over 25 years of experience, Paula brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to advancing science education across Australia.   Paula has served as Assistant Director at the Academy of Future Skills with the ACT Education Directorate,…

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The NSW Tourism Association has announced the appointment of a new board of directors led by former NSW tourism minister Stuart Ayres as independent chair. Ayres is currently CEO for the Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW development industry body. “There…

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Cricket Australia (CA) has announced Todd Greenberg as its next chief executive officer, set to succeed Nick Hockley in March. Greenberg, currently serving as CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), will bring extensive experience in sports administration and a track record of negotiating critical agreements, including the Memorandum of Understanding that has advanced women’s remuneration in cricket. Greenberg, the 15th person to lead CA since its establishment in 1892, steps…

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  The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) proposals in a Discussion Paper (DP) to develop simplified accounting for Tier 3 private sector entities and remove the ability to prepare special purpose financial statements (SPFS).  The AASB has made significant progress and issued two Exposure Drafts (EDs) last year based on feedback from…

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Following the adoption of changes to the Constitution at a Special General Meeting in late 2024, the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) has officially become the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL), effective immediately. This change reflects CAUL’s commitment to a more inclusive and unified approach across Oceania with a singlemembership class for University librarians throughout…

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Members of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association Ltd (ADOHTA) and Dental Hygienists Association of Australia Limited (DHAA) overwhelmingly supported and passed the special resolution to establish a new peak professional…

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We’re thrilled to announce Belinda Clarke as our new Chief Executive Officer, starting 13th January 2025! With over 25 years of leadership experience in the hospitality and business sectors, including her tenure as CEO of the Restaurant & Catering Association, Belinda is a visionary leader with a proven track record…

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We are delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Lyn Brodie MBA FAICD as Chief Executive Officer of Speech Pathology Australia, following her tenure as interim CEO. Since stepping into the role in September, Lyn has demonstrated strong leadership, dedication and commitment to advancing SPA’s mission. Her extensive experience, including her previous roles as CEO of Optometry Australia…

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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC) supporting the establishment of the amalgamated entity from March 2025. As a proven leader in the Australian business community, Mr Rodwell will play a key role in elevating the critical contribution the retail sector makes to the Australian economy and communities across the nation. ARA President Nicole…

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