Energy operatorâs expected $9m IT blowout could bite Qld government coffers
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An expected $9 million blowout for a Queensland government-owned energy operatorâs new IT system could take a further bite out of its declining financial returns to the stateâs coffers.
Two âhigh-riskâ issues relating to the security and authorisation of online payments, addressed immediately by the stateâs six energy entities, were uncovered as part of the audit that found their profits had dropped significantly because of low energy prices.
Generators CleanCo, CS Energy and Stanwell, along with transmission and distribution corporations Powerlink, Energex and Ergon, and retailer Ergon Energy Queensland, were all included in the audit.
Queensland’s top public servants have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses among pay packets close to $1 million. SEE THE FULL LIST OF BIG EARNERS
Queensland’s top public servants have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses among pay packets close to $1 million. SEE THE FULL LIST OF BIG EARNERS
Revealed: Public servantsâ huge pay packages Queenslandâs top public servants have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses among pay packets close to $1 million.
Careers by HAYDEN JOHNSON, JACK McKAY 23rd Jan 2021 11:03 AM
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Subscriber only Queensland s energy, infrastructure and water bosses have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses despite COVID-19 taking a sledgehammer to the state s economy. Analysis of government data reveals the chief executives of Queensland s most prominent government-owned corporations have been paid millions of dollars in take-home pay and benefits. Outgoing Energy Queensland CEO David Smales was the highest-paid CEO, taking home $959,000 in the 2019-20 financial year.
Revealed: Public servantsâ huge pay packages Queenslandâs top public servants have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses among pay packets close to $1 million.
Careers by HAYDEN JOHNSON, JACK McKAY 23rd Jan 2021 11:03 AM
Premium Content
Subscriber only Queensland s energy, infrastructure and water bosses have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses despite COVID-19 taking a sledgehammer to the state s economy. Analysis of government data reveals the chief executives of Queensland s most prominent government-owned corporations have been paid millions of dollars in take-home pay and benefits. Outgoing Energy Queensland CEO David Smales was the highest-paid CEO, taking home $959,000 in the 2019-20 financial year.