Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2024
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
ACCC urges tech regulation
The ACCC is calling for regulation of digital giants to protect consumers and competition.
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
Spy boss exposes local agent
ASIO has given details of a foreign espionage plot involving an Australian politician.
State vaccinations probed
Court rulings on Queensland’s public sector vaccination scheme have sparked legal and ethical debates.
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Breach list suggested
The business lobby has called for the establishment of a 'name and shame' register for consulting firms ...
Formwork firm in tax claim
The ATO is investigating claims of a major tax fraud in the construction industry.
Leak reveals private rates
A federal department has leaked commercially-sensitive data for the second time.
New gas gets going
EnergyAustralia has officially fired up its $300 million Tallawarra B gas plant in the Illawarra - launching New South Wales' first new gas station in a decade.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.