The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services has found many failures, including that of leadership, deeply ingrained cultural issues, problems with governance and accountability and unethical conduct. It is certain that it will lead to recommendations for change and, hopefully, significant improvement in behaviour. Politics affects us and our lives […]
The Australian Senate has, over many years, been a hindrance to the achievement of any worthwhile reform. There have even been calls for its abolition. Just before the last federal election there had been some reform in the vote for the senate but much more is needed. Consider the following table: State Population(1) Senators Per Senator […]
The Australian Federal election is only a week away and, given the polls, it is a scary thought that Bill Shorten could be Prime Minister and Chris Bowen our Treasurer. They claim that they “put people first” yet their record, under our worst ever Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard prove otherwise. During those […]
Geelong Council was officially sacked this week after an Independent Commission of Inquiry reported widespread bullying, dysfunction and “toxic culture” among councillors and Council staff. Administrators will manage the City of Greater Geelong until new elections are held in October, 2017. The question remains, however, what will happen to the Council staff who were found to be participants […]
What is happening within Centrelink? Centrelink are part of the Australian Government Department of Human Services, delivering a range of payments and services. At the moment they don’t seem to be doing it very well at all. In this election year pressure should be exerted on the politicians to do something about it. As accountants […]
Recently there have been calls for road-testing tourist drivers. In January of this year two Chinese nationals were killed near Port Campbell. They were driving on the wrong side of the road when they hit another vehicle. Over the years there have been many such incidents in every state of Australia and a significant number […]
Hoons whose cars have been impounded are getting them back just by spouting a sob story . It seems that magistrates are readily giving the car keys back to those who have been involved in high speed police pursuits, doing burnouts, fishtails and wheelies in suburban streets and those charged with careless driving. It is reported that repeat […]