Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2024
Ship switch suggested
Australia plans to fast-track the enhancement of its naval fleet to counter China's military expansion, a new review suggests.
Big teaching change called
A new report calls for schools to overhaul teaching methods in favour of science-backed techniques.
Key scheme going slowly
The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), a key outcome of the Hayne royal commission, is being pushed back.
AI boss seeks $7 trillion
The CEO of OpenAI is in discussions to raise US$7 trillion to transform the global computer chip industry.
Leaker payments proposed
Financial incentives have been proposed as a way to support whistleblowers.
Locals linked to low satellites
Telstra is swapping traditional satellite connections for advanced low earth orbit satellites (LEOsats) across more than 300 sites.
Paris to punish big cars
Residents of Paris have voted to triple the city’s parking charges for SUVs.
Small exemption for EU services
Apple and Microsoft have secured exemptions from the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Uber profit drives buy
Uber Technologies has announced a share buyback plan worth up to US$7 billion ($10.8 billion).
Work 'connection' questioned
A public sector leader says staff working from home are not “disconnected”.
X threatened with info laws
The Federal Government is working on new legislation targeting misinformation on digital platforms.
Mine impacts unknown
New research has found that impacts for half the world’s mines are undocumented.
New case could shake native title
A looming legal battle could have implications for native title claims across Australia.
ATO staff linked in grift
Over 150 Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff are under investigation for involvement in a GST fraud scheme.
Crime links in offshore contracts
Companies behind Australia's offshore detention regime have been implicated in a web of suspected criminal dealings.
Setka sets retirement time
John Setka, the Victorian secretary of the CFMEU, says he will retire within the next six months.