Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2024
Medibank expands four-day trial
Medibank says it will offer four-day work weeks to more staff after a successful trial.
PM's prize for space finds
Professor Matthew Bailes from Swinburne University has been awarded the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
Unknowing confidence studied
A recent study has revealed a psychological bias dubbed the “illusion of information adequacy”.
Ad leaks raise alarm
Analysts say sensitive data of Australian security officials could be sold to dodgy operators.
Course caps criticised
A Labor-led Senate inquiry has called for course-level international student enrolment caps to be scrapped.
CPSU outlines alleged theft
The Victorian Justice Department has been accused of widespread wage theft.
DV leave reviewed
A review has found Australia’s paid family and domestic violence leave scheme is effective but needs broader awareness and stronger support.
IBAC reveals drug trades
A corruption probe has found a Victorian mayor traded information for drugs.
Ombudsman "sham" exposed
Western Australia's Ombudsman created his own rules, and has now announced his own resignation.
Public tech review published
Australia’s governments face urgent demands to modernise ageing systems and tighten cybersecurity.
X fine upheld
An Australian court has upheld a $610,500 fine against X, formerly known as Twitter, for failing to cooperate with an information request related to child safety.
Drug funding helps results
Drug company funding significantly inflates psychiatric drug trial results, new research reveals.
Nobel nod for learning models
Machine learning owes much of its power to two physicists who never studied computers.
Australian power ranking rises
Australia has risen to fifth place in the 2024 Asia Power Index, surpassing Russia as its influence in Asia falters.
Darwin Port deepens ties
Darwin Port has expanded ties with China through a new “friendly cooperation” deal.
Ex-leaders raise climate risks
National security experts have criticised Australia’s climate strategy.
Metricon faces complaint order
Australia's biggest home builder, Metricon, is facing regulator scrutiny over customer complaints.