Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2023
Clive Palmer's plans for a “carbon neutral” coal-fired power station in Queensland have hit a roadblock.
IEA warns old oil
The IEA says oil producers must shift 50 per cent of investment to clean energy by 2030.
Pezzullo swiftly sacked
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed Mike Pezzullo, the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs ...
Positive view of power progress
The rapid rise of green power could see the planet avoid dangerous levels of warming, a new report says.
Sodium cells could shift supply
Swedish industrial start-up Northvolt says it will make new sodium batteries that could upend the lithium battery industry.
Audit bodies to merge
The Treasurer has unveiled significant reforms for accounting standards and ASIC.
Mint misses laundering fine
The Perth Mint has escaped a fine over anti-money laundering “compliance issues”.
PC calls for free care
The Productivity Commission has called for free early education for low-income families.
Australia eyes new trade deal
The collapse of an EU trade deal could see Australia pivot to the UAE.
Big split in school money
New figures show a widening funding gap in Australia's education system, with an $800 million overfunding in private schools compared to a $4.5 billion shortfall for public schools.
Cyber tech growing
Australia’s critical infrastructure - including ports, energy grids and water supplies - reported 143 cyber attacks over the past year ...
Hack money boosted
The Federal Government is intensifying its battle against cybercriminals with a $600 million injection.
JobKeeper seen to tether
JobKeeper, the Morrison government's $89 billion wage subsidy, appears to have overstayed its welcome ...
OpenAI leadership twists
Sam Altman, the recently ousted leader of OpenAI, is set to return to the company as CEO.
Rowland seeks TV freedom
New laws could change the experience for millions of Australians accessing their favourite streaming content through smart TVs.
Bowen calls for bank boost
The climate minister says Pacific nations should be among the beneficiaries of a climate “loss and damage” fund.
Hot heading detailed
“Humanity is breaking all the wrong records when it comes to climate change,” says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ...
Reference gap closing
Male scientists are more likely to be referenced in papers, but women are catching up.
UQ tops local ranking
The University of Queensland has taken the top position in new local uni rankings.