Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2024
ANZ's planned $4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp’s banking operations has received the green light, despite ACCC opposition.
RBA plans cause ruction
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed reforms have ignited debate among Australia's financial policy elite.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
Assange makes UK bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is making his last effort within the UK’s legal framework to avoid extradition to the US.
ATO boss makes final calls
The outgoing ATO commissioner has called for enhanced law enforcement powers.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.
Musk plugs brain link
Elon Musk says the first human recipient of Neuralink’s brain chip can now control a computer mouse solely through thought.
Report brings ethics review
Almost half a million New South Wales public sector workers are set to receive mandatory ethics training.
Trustee pledges improvement
The Queensland Public Trustee says it is improving its public consultations ahead of a new fee structure.
Woolworths promotes tech boss
A leader of Woolworths’ tech activities has risen to CEO during a controversial week for the supermarket giant.
New China base questioned
The establishment of China’s fifth research station in Antarctica has sparked concerns about Australia's preparedness.
Exchange sued on green claim
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is being sued for allegedly ignoring environmental impacts.
Union seeks left shift
The head of the CFMEU has spoken about the union’s plan to influence politics.
Cancer firm returns
GenesisCare, Australia's leading cancer service provider, has emerged from bankruptcy protection.
Data set for local CDC
The Australian government is progressing its new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
Flannery drops shares
Queensland coal baron Brian Flannery has divested his share in a local fast-charger developer.
Gas outlook adjusted
Shell has revised its outlook on future demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the post-fossil fuel era inches closer.
Key tax for green future
Economists have laid out bold moves to reposition Australia in the global shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Mining aids prepared
The Albanese government is preparing to assist embattled producers of clean tech materials.
New track for gouge claims
The ACCC is fast-tracking the community complaints process for corporate price gouging.