Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2024
Australia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level ever, raising alarm.
Rip-off reforms outlined
The Albanese Government is cracking down on business practices it says are hurting consumers.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Big ship spend detailed
Australia’s latest defence plan promises billions in spending and thousands of jobs.
CBA fined for spam
Commonwealth Bank has been fined $7.5 million for breaching Australia’s spam laws.
Tech risks probed
Experts have conducted a deep analysis of tech risks in Australia, commissioned by the federal government.
Medics show climate alarm
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
Paris overshoot modelled
Temporarily exceeding global climate targets could trigger lasting, irreversible damage, scientists warn.
AI trained for weather warnings
An AI chatbot could improve disaster response with personalised emergency information.
Boeing plans big cut
Boeing will slash 17,000 jobs and delay the 777X jet as financial pressures mount due to an ongoing worker strike.
ASIO boss outlines youth threat
ASIO says youth radicalisation is surging, and social media is fuelling the threat.
Disability commission questioned
Experts have investigated potential flaws in the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Medicare reviews make calls
The Australian government has completed three key reviews of Medicare and primary care systems.