8chan/8kun QResearch Posts (2)
#15214407 at 2021-12-18 18:45:00 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #19247: In the Pipe 5:5 Edition
Two NSW ministers resign from cabinet ahead of expected reshuffle
Two ministers have resigned from the New South Wales cabinet, with one citing the "loss" of former premier Gladys Berejiklian for the decision.
Key points:
Ms Hancock and Mr Harwin will not be standing in the March 2023 state election
The Premier has been urged to increase the number of women in his ministry
Mr Perrottet has thanked them for their excellent service
The resignations of Minister for Local Government Shelly Hancock and Minister for the Arts Don Harwin come ahead of a cabinet reshuffle expected before Christmas.
Ms Hancock, who is the Member for South Coast, said family reasons along with the "challenges" around Ms Berejiklian's exit meant she could not commit to another term.
"A significant challenge for me has been the departure of Gladys Berejiklian," Ms Hancock said.
"Gladys's resignation is a loss for New South Wales and a personal loss for me, and something that I have found difficult to move past."
As one of two Liberal women left in cabinet after Ms Berejiklian's departure, Ms Shelley strongly urged the Premier to put women front-and-centre in his new team.
"It is often difficult being the only woman in the room, or one of a handful," she said.
"Therefore it is essential that women make up a larger part of the cabinet to provide our views and perspectives.
"We do after all make up more than 50 per cent of the population!"
Soon after coming to office in October, Mr Perrottet vowed he would focus on increasing the representation of women in parliament and in the ministry.
Earlier this month, at his National Press Club address, Mr Perrotet recognised that the Liberal Party had so far "not Done a great job" but rejected the use of quotas.
"We've been lead previously by the first elected female premier of our state, so it's not all bad," Mr Perrottet said.
"But there's more to do, I've committed to increasing female representation in the cabinet, I won't put a figure on it but we'll see an increase".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-18/ministers-shelley-hancock-Don-Harwin-resign-nsw-cabinet/100711364
#8776255 at 2020-04-13 06:22:00 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #11236: Dem Panic Continues Edition
>>8776250
Resignations in the news 4/10/2020 thru 4/12/2020 - part 2
Kevin Frith resigns as CEO of Bar Central
http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/kevin-frith-resigns-ceo-bar-central
Former SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya resigns from Piramal Enterprises board
https://www.firstpost.com/business/former-sbi-chief-arundhati-bhattacharya-resigns-from-piramal-enterprises-board-8246531.html
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin resigns after visiting holiday home in breach of coronavirus lockdown rules
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-10/coronavirus-nsw-minister-Don-Harwin-resigns-breaking-lockdown/12141532
Auburn architecture firm names new leadership team to succeed retiring CEO
https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/auburn-architecture-firm-names-new-leadership-team-to-succeed-retiring-ceo
Surrey Heath Borough Council chief executive Karen Whelan resigns
https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-borough-council-chief-18073342
Managing Director of Finland's National Emergency Supply Agency, Tomi Lounema, resigned on Friday
https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/stockpile_boss_resigns_after_failed_mask_procurements/11302759
Hamilton retiring, with no plans to slow down
https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/sports/hamilton-retiring-with-no-plans-to-slow-down/article_3b564e6e-3d01-513c-a94a-891c427b0a48.html
XFL Is Done - All Employees Fired
https://whatculture.com/sport/xfl-is-Done-all-employees-fired
Longtime soccer writer Grant Wahl fired amid more turbulence at Sports Illustrated
http://archive.fo/H6q3O
Art museum director resigns for new opportunity
https://www.normantranscript.com/news/local_news/art-museum-director-resigns-for-new-opportunity/article_cc68c580-6ac4-5fa7-9eb3-66d94f2b7db9.html
Barcelona president under pressure after 6 officials resign
https://sports.yahoo.com/barcelona-president-under-pressure-6-officials-resign-153411618–sow.html
UAP Holdings CEO Peter Mwangi resigns, Arthur Oginga to take over
https://citizentv.co.ke/business/uap-holdings-ceo-peter-mwangi-resigns-arthur-oginga-to-take-over-329491/
8chan/8kun QResearch AUSTRALIA Posts (4)
#15033302 at 2021-11-19 12:54:12 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #19 - THE ONLY WAY IS THE MILITARY Edition
'Tough cop on the beat': Anti-slavery commissioner to investigate unethical practices
Tom Rabe - November 19, 2021
An independent anti-slavery commissioner will be created in NSW to crack down on any unethical government supply chain practices after landmark modern slavery laws passed the state Parliament.
After more than three years of delay, the new laws will come into effect in 2022 after they passed the state's Legislative Council on Friday and will apply to the NSW government, councils as well as state-owned entities.
The state and local governments will be required to report on their mammoth supply chains, though amendments for the laws to apply to seasonal agricultural workers were unsuccessful.
The original legislation also sought to require businesses with an annual turnover of more than $50 million be required to report on their supply chains, but the provision was removed by the state government.
The laws had been stalled for three years due to legal and constitutional concerns within the Coalition, with anti-slavery campaigners earlier this year accusing the Berejiklian government of moving to water down the legislation.
NSW Special Minister of State Don Harwin said government agencies would be required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the goods and services they procured were not the product of modern slavery.
"The NSW government is leading by example to require itself - by law - to take action against possible modern slavery in its supply chains. The government can achieve this by maximising transparency in its procurement practices," Mr Harwin said.
More than 10 faith leaders wrote to the newly appointed Premier Dominic Perrottet last month, urging him to act on the legislation
International Justice Mission Australia chief executive Steve Baird praised Mr Perrottet after the laws were passed on Friday with the support of the government, opposition and Greens.
"While it is disappointing that the NSW government retreated from the strength of its initial commitment, Premier Perrottet has redeemed his government by ensuring key measures have been included," Mr Baird said.
"The law now establishes a strong Anti-Slavery Commissioner who is properly resourced and truly independent of government - a tough cop on the beat, educating business and shining a light on this issue."
Analysis of 36,000 supply chains to 60 Australian businesses by consultancy SD Strategies found close to 50 per cent were at "high risk" of modern slavery.
Deputy leader of the opposition in the Legislative Council John Graham said the laws would apply to the state's largest employer: the NSW government.
"After more than three years, NSW will act on modern slavery," he said.
Federal modern slavery laws already require companies with a turnover of more than $100 million to report the risk of slavery in their supply chains.
"But even if they have questionable supply chain practices, there are no penalties and little regulatory oversight. This must change," Mr Baird said.
The state government has committed to lobbying Canberra to tighten the Commonwealth laws.
Greens MP David Shoebridge said he was disappointed the amendment to allow the anti-slavery commissioner to investigate seasonal workers was rejected, the party would continue to push for the laws to be strengthened.
"There are an estimated 40 million people in modern slavery around the world, and this law will ensure we are not contributing to this with public spending," Mr Shoebridge said.
The International Justice Mission estimated 18 per cent of referrals regarding the online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines comes from Australia - many of whom are residents of NSW.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/tough-cop-on-the-beat-anti-slavery-commissioner-to-investigate-unethical-practices-20211119-p59ah4.html
#13862557 at 2021-06-09 10:05:55 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #16 - INFILTRATION NOT INVASION Edition
'A moral responsibility to act': NSW to create anti-slavery commissioner
Tom Rabe - June 9, 2021
The NSW government will create an anti-slavery commissioner more than three years after landmark legislation was first introduced to parliament requiring that the role be established.
However, the NSW opposition and advocacy groups fear the laws are about to be watered down, with the government signalling it will make several changes to the act this week.
Amendments to the Modern Slavery Act, which has been stalled for years due to legal and constitutional concerns within government, will likely be introduced to parliament on Thursday.
While it will still include the recommended creation of an anti-slavery commissioner with advisory and advocacy functions, the government will make some changes to the act to "harmonise" it with Commonwealth laws.
The original act, which was said to be stronger than similar Commonwealth legislation, required companies with an annual turnover of more than $50 million to report on the risk of slavery in their supply chains. The Commonwealth cap is $100 million.
International Justice Mission chief executive Steve Baird said government inaction on the laws needed to end, and the reforms were overdue.
"From Australians online exploiting children held overseas, to Australian businesses profiting from the use of slave labour overseas, modern slavery is in our backyard and we have a moral responsibility to act," Mr Baird said.
"There is a unique chance here for NSW to follow through on the will of Parliament and take a leadership role in issues that have become even more urgent due to COVID-19."
Mr Baird is concerned the government amendments will weaken the original act that passed in mid-2018, but was never put into effect.
"The NSW government has an undeniable moral imperative to the women and children of our region not to water down this legislation," he said.
The IJM estimates 18 per cent of referrals regarding the online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines comes from Australia - many of whom are residents of NSW.
A parliamentary inquiry was established to review the act in 2019 and later recommended the government make several amendments and bring the laws into effect by the beginning of this year.
Despite missing that deadline, the government is expected to adhere to a number of the committee recommendations, including ensuring that all NSW agencies were not procuring goods and services produced by modern slavery.
Special Minister of State Don Harwin on Tuesday told the Legislative Council that the government would introduce an act to amend the laws.
Labor MP Adam Searle said he was concerned the government could increase the original threshold for mandatory reporting requirements on commercial organisations aimed at slavery-proofing supply chain.
"That would let a lot of businesses off the hook," he said.
"While we welcome the government taking some action we are worried it will weaken the legislation and would take a dim view of that."
Greens MP David Shoebridge, who was part of the parliamentary inquiry into the laws, said he was disappointed the government had taken years to implement the laws.
"This is three years too late and there are very real concerns that the Coalition has used that delay to water the bill down," Mr Shoebridge said.
A 2019 Australian Institute of Criminology report estimated that the number of human trafficking and slavery victims in Australia between 2015/16 and 2016/17 was up to 1,900.
Former Christian Democrat MP Paul Green, who introduced the Modern Slavery Bill during his time in parliament, said in 2018 he feared the historic legislation would be amended by the government.
Mr Harwin was contacted for comment.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/a-moral-responsibility-to-act-nsw-to-create-anti-slavery-commissioner-20210608-p57z8h.html
#9062551 at 2020-05-07 09:34:57 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #8 - WE ARE THE CURE Edition
#7 - Part 20
Australian / Regional Resignations Bun
>>8006882 Australia Agriculture Minister McKenzie Quits Over Sports Grants
>>8006882 Greens leader Richard Di Natale quits leadership, will leave Senate
>>8089238 Matt Canavan offers Cabinet resignation, throws support behind Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership
>>8089238 Barnaby Joyce backer and Queensland MP Llew O'Brien quits Nationals party room
>>8181925 St Kevin's headmaster Stephen Russell resigns over character reference for paedophile
>>8203946 Rebel Queensland Labor MP Jo-Ann Miller resigns
>>8203946 St Kevin's College deputy head Janet Canny stood down over inadequate response to teacher complaints about child-grooming
>>8203946 Relationships Australia Tasmania CEO Mat Rowell to leave in two weeks
>>8252985 Rugby Australia announces Cameron Clyne's immediate resignation as chairman
>>8252985 WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt in shock resignation
>>8252985 East Timor leader offers resignation after coalition collapse
>>8322219 Mike Baird privately rules out return to politics after quitting NAB
>>8322219 Mystery over Northern Territory tourism chief executive Simonne Shepherd's sudden resignation
>>8351014 Westpac's Anita Fung joins boardroom exits
>>8351014 Statement from World Vision Australia Board Chair Shannon Adams regarding Chief Executive Claire Rogers' resignation
>>8374644 Senate president to quit at next election
>>8374644 Konica Minolta names new Australian MD as David Cooke resigns
>>8398378 Paul Anderson resigns from Network 10 and ViacomCBS
>>8398378 'Frustrated' FFA technical director quits after year in job
>>8528410 Law Society of NSW CEO announces resignation
>>8528410 Senior NAB executive Anthony Healy to step down
>>8557079 Malcolm Turnbull's wife Lucy suddenly stands down from her high-powered job 'for personal reasons'
>>8582449 Victorian Premier's right-hand man Gavin Jennings resigns
>>8582449 Glamorgan Spring Bay Council's general manager has resigned
>>8720527 Labor MP Shaoquett Moselmane quits his position in NSW upper house
>>8720527 Border restrictions block Konica Minolta Australia managing director replacement
>>8755266, >>8755657 NSW minister Don Harwin resigns over breach of coronavirus public health order
>>8755657 Seafood Industry Australia CEO Jane Lovell resigns
>>8860470 NRL CEO Todd Greenberg announces sudden resignation
>>8860470 'Very surprised': ACT Health boss announces shock resignation
>>9048632 Rugby Australia plunged into more turmoil after Peter Wiggs exit
>>9048632 University of Adelaide insists mystery departures nothing to do with finances
#8755657 at 2020-04-11 04:55:34 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #7 - FIRE & FURY Edition
>>8755266
Resignations in the news
NSW minister Don Harwin resigns over breach of coronavirus public health order
The New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has accepted the resignation of her arts minister, Don Harwin, after he was fined $1,000 for staying at his Central Coast holiday home in breach of a Covid-19 public health order.
As governments around Australia were urging their citizens to stay home over Easter, Harwin was spotted earlier in the week at his Pearl Beach house, more than an hour's drive from his east Sydney primary residence.
Harwin maintained he sought formal advice that his living arrangements complied with the direction for people to stay at home, and that he acted in accordance with those orders.
But he says the controversy over his getaway was a "distraction" for the government at a critical time.
"There is nothing more important than the work of the government in fighting the coronavirus crisis," Harwin said in a statement.
"I will not allow my circumstances to be a distraction from that work and I very much regret that my residential arrangements have become an issue during this time.
"At all times I have sought to act in accordance with public health orders and I sought advice that my living arrangements complied with those orders. I remain confident that I have acted in accordance with those orders. I know however that perception is just as important during these times.
"The premier and her team are doing an outstanding job during the biggest crisis our state and nation have faced during our lifetimes. It is absolutely vital they should be able to focus entirely on the health and economic issues facing our community."
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/10/nsw-minister-Don-Harwin-fined-1000-for-breaching-coronavirus-public-health-order
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Seafood Industry Australia CEO Jane Lovell resigns
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national body that represents the wild catch, aquaculture, and post-harvest sectors, announced on 9 April the resignation of its chief executive officer, Jane Lovell.
Lovell was hired as the group's inaugural CEO in September 2017. The industry group gave no reason for the departure, but said the resignation was "effective immediately." On her LinkedIn page, Lovell is listed as the CEO of Melbourne, Australia-based Organic Systems and Solutions, a private company working on development and certification of organic products, but neither Lovell nor the company confirmed the appointment.
The resignation comes at a difficult time for SIA's members, as the coronavirus crisis has resulted in the evaporation of exports to China, a top destination for Australian seafood, as well as a collapse of prices in the domestic market. Lovell had helped lead negotiations with the federal and various state governments to get help for industry members. Earlier this month, Australia's government approved an AUD 110 million (USD 67 million, EUR 61 million) aid package focused on keeping the industry afloat and helping it to revive its exports.
As recently as yesterday, Lovell was doing interviews with local media, including an article in Australia's Financial Review in which she discussed the challenging situation the seafood industry is facing.
"It has been really, really bad for us. From 24 January, our orders disappeared. People lost export markets in a day," she said.
In the interview, Lovell praised the aid package but said fishermen were not getting the same treatment and support from the government as Australia's farmers.
"The grim truth is that when it was just us getting knocked for six, there was no assistance. When the whole economy collapses, we get a bit of help," she said.
SIA Chairperson Veronica Papacosta, the managing director of Sydney Fresh Seafood Group, will act as CEO until an interim CEO is appointed.
"On behalf of the SIA board, staff, and our body of members, we want to thank Jane for her passionate advocacy," Papacosta said in a press release. "Her departure marks a period of transformation and growth for SIA, and now it is time for us to look towards the future. Jane served the industry tirelessly during her tenure, we thank her for her leadership and passion. We wish her every success in her future endeavors."
https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/business-finance/seafood-industry-australia-ceo-jane-lovell-resigns