Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2024
Experts have criticised a new UN climate change plan that fails to account for meat-eating.
Study hubs to simulate uni
The Federal Government has announced a $16 million investment to establish 10 new Regional University Study Hubs.
Severe shortage spelled out
New estimates suggest Australia will need a massive influx of construction workers to meet its home building goals.
Union backs supermarket split
The shop assistant union has called for the compulsory breakup of Coles and Woolworths.
AEMO seeks new supplies
AEMO has called for more gas investment, as the majority of Australia’s supply continues to be exported.
ARENA backs hydrogen ideas
New money has been provided for advances in hydrogen storage and Indigenous-led renewable projects.
Beetaloo risk detailed
A new report warns there are financial risks of getting stuck in the Beetaloo Basin.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Claims inflated for scrapped games
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state government overstated the cost estimates used to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Container bid to cost big
NSW faces billions in compensation costs if Newcastle gets a new container port.
Governments plug deeper ties
Australia and the United Kingdom have formalised a new cooperation agreement on defence and security.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.
Pandemic Accord pushed
Over 100 world leaders have voiced their support for the finalisation of the ‘Pandemic Accord’.
Police data use probed
Concerns have been raised about how law enforcement and integrity agencies access and store telecommunications data.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
Victoria's SEC splits
Victoria’s high-profile State Electricity Commission (SEC) advisory team has been disbanded less than a year after its establishment.
ALRC gives school advice
The Attorney-General has received advice on legal reforms aimed at addressing discrimination in private schools.
Australia backs nuclear boost
Australia will put up billions of dollars to help Rolls-Royce improve the UK’s nuclear reactor production line.
Climate markers climb
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says 2023 set a grim milestone as the hottest year on record, with climate indicators reaching catastrophic levels.