Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - April, 2021
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
Google misled users over data
Google has been slammed for misleading consumers about personal location data collection.
MS buys speech tech firm
Microsoft is buying a major speech recognition firm as part of a $20 billion deal.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Church rents questioned
The Greek Orthodox Church has charged exorbitant rent from its aged care homes, making millions while residents suffer.
Feds fighting crypto-crime
Government agencies say they need to work quickly to become experts in cryptocurrencies and crime.
Language cuts questioned
Experts say Australian universities have made a shortsighted decision by cutting Asiain language courses.
Super changes upset funds
Resistance is growing against the Federal Government’s planned superannuation changes.
Unis outline industry ideas
Australia's biggest unis want a new fund to boost research commercialisation.
Archive head wants tech records
The chief of the National Archives of Australia says public servants should keep records of WhatsApp conversations with ministers.
Hot pants dance over ADF issues
Military personnel are told the “lethal violence” is their “core business”, while scantily clad dancers launch a new ship.
Report sought AusPost sales
Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate has revealed what may have been the real reason she was “humiliated” out of her job.
Self-determination needed
Indigenous groups say self-determination is key to addressing Aboriginal deaths in custody.
Undergrad allows quantum leap
An Australian uni student’s second-year homework has been picked up by Amazon quantum researchers.
Bank backs gold deal
Regis Resources wants to purchase a 30 per cent stake in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
Food apps face Senate
An enquiry has heard Sydney Uber Eats drivers earn less than minimum casual wage during peak times.
Wage boost benefits big firms
Reports have revealed how much one of Australia’s richest people made from the Jobkeeper scheme.
'Winter problem' backs gas need
Experts say two weeks of winter are holding Australia back from a 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid.