Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2023
Hackers target Confluence
Chinese state-linked hackers have targeted Australian tech giant Atlassian.
NACC running quietly
The NACC says there has been no media coverage for most anti-corruption reports so far.
Schools warned of hack threat
Australia's national cyber security coordinator has warned schools are prime targets for ransomware groups.
Space Force pauses AI
The US Space Force has paused the use of AI tools due to data security concerns.
Strikes hit flight body
Safety concerns have prompted a strike at one of Australia’s safety regulators.
Wallet regulation proposed
Apple and Google digital wallets will soon fall under the same payment rules as credit cards and EFTPOS.
Synchronised listening studied
Research suggests people’s bodies physically synchronise when attending a concert.
Construction collapses continue
More companies have joined the list of collapsed builders in Australia.
Mental commitment called for
Authorities say National Safe Work Month is a time to commit to a workplace free from physical and psychological harm.
Nobel nod for gender pioneer
Professor Claudia Goldin has won a Nobel Prize for her research on gender gaps.
Origin buy-out allowed
ACCC has approved the $18.7 billion Origin Energy takeover by Brookfield and MidOcean.
AER has Snowy concerns
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has raised concerns about the growing market power of Snowy Hydro.
Clean power boost called
AEMO and energy industry leaders are calling for urgent clean energy action.
McGowan finds new jobs
Former WA premier Mark McGowan has made a very soft landing since leaving the state’s top job.
PC offices compared
A culture review has found the Productivity Commission's Canberra is best with a ‘blokey’ culture.