Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2024
Julian Assange has won a temporary reprieve in his ongoing extradition battle.
Big money for solar boost
The Albanese Government has announced its new, $1 billion Solar Sunshot initiative, which it says will help transform Australia into a renewable energy powerhouse.
COVID probe shows submissions
The Commonwealth has issued an update on its ongoing COVID-19 inquiry.
Glencore ditches coal cap
Australia's biggest thermal coal producer, Glencore, has reversed its commitment to limit its annual coal production ...
Green job body forming
Businesses are concerned about attempts to shift workers into more sustainable work.
Offshore bill pulled
The Albanese government says it had to shelve its offshore gas regulation bill due to the Greens' strong opposition.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Services safety boost tabled
The Federal Government has introduced legislation aimed at fortifying protections for Commonwealth frontline workers.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
ATO cops court hits
The ATO has been battered this week with criticism of its handling of billions of dollars in family trusts and business debts.
Charges laid for alleged bribe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says charges have been laid over an airport bribery scandal.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
Hacks back North Korean nukes
A UNreport says North Korea’s cyberattacks have brought in US$3 billion to fund nuclear weapons endeavours.
Lord Mayor set to step down
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has announced she will step down at the end of June.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Publisher fees slammed
Australia’s research institutions annually funnel an estimated $1 billion into the coffers of ...
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
Vehicle plan decelerated
The Albanese government has moved to weaken its planned vehicle efficiency standards.