Academics wilt at fears Frydenberg film will draw cranks
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has discovered the hard way what power protesters wield over weak-willed academia when a speaking engagement was canned over security concerns.
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has discovered the hard way what power protesters wield over weak-willed academia when a speaking engagement was canned over security concerns.
WAM boss Geoff Wilson was unimpressed by an investor who complained about the performance of one of his funds – and mused that an aptitude test might be in order.
Nothing like an anonymous staff survey to check an organisation’s pulse, and over at Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s charitable appendage Minderoo the feedback has been somewhat glum.
A quiet revolt against ‘bullying’ and anti-Semitic rhetoric – used by some pro-Palestinian activists including publicly subsidised artists – has seen Jewish donors withdraw or redirect their funding deals with environmental, women’s or arts groups.
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes already owns five addresses in the Southern Highlands, but he’s keen on expanding his empire further, next door in fact.
Bloated government agency Insurance and Care NSW has spent more than two years and over $300k basically trying to eradicate the colour purple from its branding.
Every picture tells a story, they say, and these ones clearly show the absurdity of the dream versus reality of what has come to pass for Andrew Forrest’s green energy aspirations.
Mineral Resources says it’s a female friendly workplace and splashed cash on a glossy video starring a former federal pollie to push the case. Such a shame it’s a load of piffle.
Almost 10 years after their divorce, rich-listers Heloise Pratt and Alex Waislitz are still working out how to divide their billions, and it’s starting to get ugly.
So it seems ASIC boss Joe Longo has a fun side, pairing up with former chair Alan Cameron to throw a private luncheon for a select few of the regulator’s past luminaries.
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