Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - April, 2021
The Chinese government has fined Alibaba AU$3.7 billion for anti-competitive tactics.
Feds scrap jab schedule
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned all targets for the nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Gas heads join climate board
The Federal Government is bringing in big business lobbyists and gas industry figures to overhaul its Climate Change Authority (CCA).
Power debt grows
About 150,000 Australians are currently in debt to their gas and electricity provider.
Taylor accused of gas pressure
Reports say the Federal Government has pressured experts who question its gas-fired recovery plan.
Amnesty outlines ongoing ills
A global human rights report has taken specific aim at Australia’s Indigenous deaths in custody.
Faith in public interest failing
New research suggests many Australians do not think government institutions are serving the public interest.
NBN calls for regional input
NBN Co is seeking feedback on its proposed $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund.
Pallas makes credit call
Victoria’s treasurer has called on the Federal Government to help drive down credit card interest rates.
Post chair denies Holgate claims
Australia Post's chair has rejected the former CEO’s claim that she was “unlawfully” stood down.
Sex discrimination laws expanding
Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act will see politicians included for the first time.
Women's minister calls safety summit
The Federal Government will host a national women's safety summit.
Audit reveals robodebt tail
Services Australia has been criticised for continuing to raise money through ‘robodebts’ after the scheme had been ruled unlawful.
Bitcoin power cost plotted
Bitcoin mining in China will soon use as much energy as a major European nation.
MPs intervene on grant calls
Federal government figures have been found to have intervened in the selection of over a third of the projects in the $200m Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Pearl firm opposes harbour plan
A luxury pearl company is fighting for water quality in Darwin Harbour.
Pest costs climbing
Experts say that the world’s invasive species have cost US$1.28 trillion over the past half century.
APRA issues cyber warning
APRA says it is “only a matter of time” before a major Australian bank goes down in a cyber attack.