8chan/8kun QResearch AUSTRALIA Posts (1)
#7912922 at 2020-01-25 20:50:02 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #6 - YEAR OF THE BOOMERANG Edition
Resignations in the news
Virgin Australia's frequent flyer boss resigns
The boss of Virgin Australia's booming loyalty business, Karl Schuster, has resigned after almost five years in the role.
Mr Schuster said it had "been an honour to lead the Velocity team since 2015 and I am incredibly proud of everything the team has achieved during this time".
"This wasn't an easy decision to make, however, the business is now in a place where I feel the time is right for me to step down as CEO," he said.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/virgin-australia-s-frequent-flyer-boss-resigns-20200120-p53t0c.html
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New leader named for the CLP as Gary Higgins resigns ahead of 2020 NT election
The Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party (CLP) will have a new leader by the start of next month, with deputy leader Lia Finocchiaro taking on the top spot following the resignation of Gary Higgins this morning.
Opposition Leader Gary Higgins announced he was stepping down from politics due to health problems and had made the decision after discussions with family.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-20/gary-higgins-resigns-as-clp-leader-ahead-of-2020-nt-election/11882108
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Senior Treasury executive moved to new department after investigation into conduct
Former deputy secretary Matt Flavel starts new role in Department of Social Services following 'a number of allegations' during time at Treasury
One of Treasury's most senior executives, Matt Flavel, is no longer working for the department following an internal investigation into his conduct.
The former deputy secretary has started a new role with the Department of Social Services as a group manager for market capability in the disability and carers stream.
Treasury confirmed to Guardian Australia that Flavel, who was on leave from the department's leadership team late last year during an internal investigation, was no longer an employee.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/21/senior-treasury-executive-moved-to-new-department-after-investigation-into-conduct
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Water Corporation chairman Michael Hollett quits two months after contract renewed by Dave Kelly
The chairman of Western Australia's state-owned Water Corporation has quit, just two months after being reappointed to the position. In statement released on Friday, the Water Corporation said Michael Hollett had stepped down immediately, "citing business and family interests".
Water Minister Dave Kelly told the ABC he could not comment on Mr Hollett's resignation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-21/water-corporation-chairman-michael-hollett-quits-position/11887822
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MLC Life Insurance boss resigns
MLC Life Insurance has announced the resignation of David Hackett as CEO and managing director.
Sean McCormack, chief of group and retail partners, will serve as acting CEO and managing director, effective immediately, until Hackett's successor is appointed.
"The board appreciates David's strong commitment and contribution to MLC Life Insurance," The MLC board said.
"This has been a complex and difficult task and has required enormous personal time and energy from David. This task has been made even more complex by the significant commercial challenges facing the Australian life insurance sector along with major regulatory changes. The board wishes David all the very best for his future."
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/au/news/breaking-news/mlc-life-insurance-boss-resigns-211114.aspx
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Crown chairman John Alexander steps down ahead of casino inquiry
Crown Resorts executive chairman John Alexander will step down and be replaced as chairman by former Liberal senator Helen Coonan, in a surprise reshuffle.
The refresh of the board comes after much shareholder pressure and just days after the NSW Government inquiry into the casino giant began.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-24/crown-resorts-chairman-john-alexander-to-step-down/11899236