Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2020
PM may not use Kyoto trick
Scott Morrison has suggested he may not use Kyoto ‘carry-over’ credits to help meet Paris agreement targets.
Vic seeks EV tax
Authorities are questioning the Victorian Government’s planned electric vehicle tax.
Apple settles on slowed phones
Apple has reached a $150 million settlement over ‘throttling’ in the US.
Crown claims stop launch
Crown Resorts has been barred from opening its new $2.2 billion Sydney casino after admitting likely money laundering.
AFP targets CFMEU
Police have raided union offices across Sydney, but the unions say they are missing some big issues.
Grim report alleges SAS crimes
A war crimes inquiry has found evidence of 39 alleged murders by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.
Party picks questioned
The number of political public service appointments is creeping up, according to one insider.
ASIO warns of online grooming
ASIO has launched a public awareness campaign about foreign spies on social media.
NSW building big
New South Wales says it will maintain a $107 billion infrastructure pipeline despite record deficit.
NSW buys pricey site
The NSW Government appears to have paid over $50 million for a “worthless”, contaminated block of land.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
Gas goals questioned
Experts say the federal push to increase gas production is likely to benefit gas exporters, not manufacturers.
QLD wants hydro help
The Queensland Government has added ‘hydrogen’ to the name of its energy department.