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Rethinking Trait Theory
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RTI documents raise questions about the selection of Rufus Black as UTAS VC in 2017
Pictured above: UTAS VC Rufus Black and former Labor Premier, and former Chancellor of UTAS, Michael Field Key Points On 5 April 2019, the UTAS Council made its – totally flawed – decision to relocate UTAS’ southern campus from Sandy Bay to the Hobart CBD. (On UTAS’ flawed decision making, see Appendix 1).
Budget Bill Would Gut Federal Courts’ Ability to Enforce Orders
UPDATE: On June 21, the Senate parliamentarian ruled that this provision should not be included in the budget reconciliation bill, and it was subsequently removed. Buried in the House’s budget reconciliation bill — now pending in the Senate — is a legislative provision that takes aim at the federal judiciary.
Trump’s Budget Bill Would Gut the Judiciary’s Power to Enforce Court Orders
Buried in the House’s budget reconciliation bill — now pending in the Senate — is a legislative provision that takes aim at the federal judiciary. Section 70302, titled “Restriction on Enforcement,” would undermine federal judges’ authority to enforce court orders by limiting their ability to hold government officials in contempt, a key tool for compelling compliance with court orders. Following court rulings is not optional.
House Budget Bill Would Gut Federal Courts’ Ability to Enforce Orders
Buried in the House’s budget reconciliation bill — now pending in the Senate — is a legislative provision that takes aim at the federal judiciary. Section 70302, titled “Restriction on Enforcement,” would undermine federal judges’ authority to enforce court orders by limiting their ability to hold government officials in contempt, a key tool for compelling compliance with court orders. Following court rulings is not optional.
The Rise Of Running: Why is Running More Popular Than Ever?
The Rise Of Running: Why is Running More Popular Than Ever? Image Credit: Unsplash It seems like running is becoming more and more popular each year, and with last month’s sold out Dublin half marathon, it's clear that it’s popularity isn't slowing down any time soon. Robert Hogan gives his takes on Strava, Social Media and why the rise of running isn’t going away.
RTI documents raise major issues on UTAS - Hodgman contracts
Key points Documents obtained by Hobart barrister Greg Barns from UTAS under Right to Information (RTI) reveal that Former Premier Will Hodgman received payments totalling $110,000, plus $11,000 GST, in the period between October 2023 and November 2024, under two contracts with UTAS.
Pam Bondi’s Recent History Is Troubling for the DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump’s current nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, has a long career in the public record. Here, the Brennan Center highlights two troubling aspects of Bondi’s recent history that merit further examination as part of her bid to lead the Justice Department. Bondi oversaw a number of troubling voting rights and election lawsuits as the litigation chair for the America First Policy Institute.
Senior UTAS officer misled Public Accounts Committee
Craig Barling In his evidence, given under oath, on 2 October 2024 to the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts (PAC), UTAS Chief Operating Officer, Craig Barling, misled the PAC by falsely claiming the massive cost blowout on UTAS’ Forestry Building project was due to the late inclusion of the Freedom Furniture building into the project. At the very least, Mr Barling should provide a formal apology and correction to the PAC.
VC Black's cynical $500 million STEM con job
STEM staff need to reject the con and demand that STEM facilities at Sandy Bay be upgraded immediately (at a cost of c$110 million) Section 1: Key Points Faced with the introduction of legislation that would require parliamentary approval for sale or leasing of part or all of its Sandy Bay campus, UTAS is currently trying to build staff, community and – particularly – Government support for a new $500 million STEM facility, on the basis that funding will be provided (largely, if not totally)...
VC Black's coup complete
The relocation of UTAS’ College of Business and Economics from purpose built accommodation in the Centenary Building at Sandy Bay to rented accommodation in the Hobart CBD has led to plummeting enrolments, and low staff and student morale. There has been poor attendance at lectures, due – in part at least – to issues with parking in the CBD.
Treasurer is letting Tasmania down
I have recently received further documents from the Tasmanian Department of Treasury and Finance (Treasury), and a copy of Moody’s credit rating opinion on UTAS of 4 September 2023 from UTAS, under Right to Information (RTI). I am making the documents available here: Treasury documents. As these are redacted, I am also making the decision letter available as this gives some indication of what has been redacted.
Ombudsman delivers crushing RTI decision against UTAS - again!
On 23 October 2023, the Tasmanian Ombudsman, Mr Richard Connock, decided a third Right to Information (RTI) case overwhelmingly in my favour against UTAS (click for copy of decision). The case relates to my RTI application of 26 January 2023 requesting copies of research undertaken for UTAS by Deloitte Access Economics (DAE).
RTI papers fully expose UTAS Green Bond mess - VC, Treasurer should accept responsibility
Treasurer Michael Ferguson and Vice-Chancellor Rufus Black – should resign, or be sacked 1.
Tasmanians would bear cost of UTAS folly - $4 billion plus at stake
(Version 2 – This is an updated version of a post I published on 8 August 2023. I have updated the earlier post to include indexation of UTAS’ cost estimate for redevelopment for Sandy Bay for the period December 2021 to March 2023 and, in so doing, to provide full consistency of approach with my estimated cost for UTAS’ proposed CBD building program.) Photo from UTAS’ 2021 application for a Planning Scheme Amendment (see below). Why move?
UTAS breaches Right to Information Act - again
1. Key points On 24 February 2022, the Ombudsman made an adverse decision against UTAS in respect of a Right to Information (RTI) application by Alexandra Humphries (ABC). On 2 June 2023, the Ombudsman made a further adverse decision against UTAS in respect of my RTI application in which I requested copies of UTAS Council Minutes.
7 Key Value-Adding LOI Terms | JD Supra
February 3, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: A well-crafted letter of intent (“LOI”) adds value for the negotiating principals by helping to ensure the parties are in agreement on key deal terms before they spend significant time and money on diligence and definitive documents.
7 Key Value-Adding LOI Terms
A well-crafted letter of intent (“LOI”) adds value for the negotiating principals by helping to ensure the parties are in agreement on key deal terms before they spend significant time and money on diligence and definitive documents. It can also help the parties’ advisors understand the deal and prepare initial drafts of transaction documents that minimize the number of open issues to be resolved, thereby significantly reducing the time it might otherwise take to finalize the documents.
UTAS doctored Council Minutes
(NB: When I refer to UTAS in my writings, I am generally referring only to the senior decision makers in the University rather than the University, or the staff of the University, in general. My meaning can normally be judged from the context).
What is California's Fictitious Name Permit and Why Do You Need It
Thursday, January 19, 2023 What is a Fictitious Name Permit and when and why do you need one? In this article, we cover some of the most common questions and misconceptions about Fictitious Name Permits, which are required to practice medicine in California under certain names. 1. What is a Fictitious Name Permit, and is it the same as a Fictitious Business Name?
Insider Tips: California Fictitious Name Permits
What is a Fictitious Name Permit and when and why do you need one? In this article, we cover some of the most common questions and misconceptions about Fictitious Name Permits, which are required to practice medicine in California under certain names. 1. What is a Fictitious Name Permit, and is it the same as a Fictitious Business Name? Fictitious Name Permits (“FNP”) are not the same as Fictitious Business Names (sometimes also colloquially referred to as “Doing-Business-As” or “DBA”).
UTAS' Green Bond rating raises major issues
Key Points (NB: Full details and references/links are provided in the sections below Key Points) UTAS’ borrowing of $350m through issue of a Green Bond was underpinned by credit ratings by Moody’s Investor Service (Moody’s). Moody’s baseline/standalone (high) credit rating of a1 for UTAS (Aa2 with government support) confirms the financial health of UTAS, indicating that UTAS’ proposed Hobart CBD move is not necessary to maintain the financial viability of the University.
Top 10 Questions Asked By Medical Group Clients In Response To Covid-19
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In response to COVID-19, medical groups are doing their best to care for patients and ensure the safety of their contracted and employed healthcare providers in the face of this new virus.
COVID-19 — Legal Guide for Medical Groups | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Human Resource Executive Online
The Most Important Challenges for HR in the Next Five Years This is part of a special advertising section featuring forecasts on navigating changes and challenges. My experience and lots of data indicate that people are not very good at predicting the future. Rather than speculate on potential HR challenges, I would like to discuss an existing challenge that, if it went away, would represent significant progress.
Financial Reporting of Nonfinancial Information: The Role of the Auditor
AbstractThis study examines the increasing role of nonfinancial information within the scope of financial reporting and the role of the auditor. As social responsibility and sustainability become more of a mainstay in corporate culture, the reporting of nonfinancial information rises. We discuss the requirements and pressures placed on the auditors as the amount of nonfinancial information that is included in the financial reports increases. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Rethinking Self-Awareness: Freud versus Socrates
Most people who are interested in helping others to improve their careers would agree that individual differences in self-awareness impact career outcomes. This talk builds on that agreement by analyzing three topics: (1) How to define self-awareness? (2) Does self-awareness matter? And (3) How to increase self-awareness? How to Define Self-Awareness? Sigmund Freud is credited with popularizing the notion that people are unaware of the reasons for their actions.
IOP Focal Articles
Baltimore Is Burning: Can I-O Psychologists Help Extinguish the Flames? Abstract: Recent media coverage has called attention to what some see as unreasonable use of force from law enforcement officers toward unarmed Black citizens. Many of these incidents have stirred widespread concern as there has been a large public outcry indicating that the incidents appear to have racial undertones, which is particularly pronounced given fatal consequences that are too frequent.
The Problem With Leadership Development
During the past two decades, learning executives have persuaded U.S. corporations to double their annual spending on various forms of leadership development to $14 billion. Yet over that same period, public confidence in leadership has dropped considerably. According to a 2012 poll by The Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University, 70 percent of Americans believe there is a leadership crisis that will lead to a national decline unless we find better leaders.
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