Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2021
The ACCC says it will not stand in the way of Salesforce's planned $37.5 billion acquisition of Slack.
Kurri Kurri gas plan questioned
Snowy Hydro will build a $600 million gas-fired power plant in the Hunter Valley, despite experts rejecting government claims...
Report notes NBN shift
Regulators say more than half a million Australian households moved to faster NBN plans in the March 2021 quarter.
Space head plugs safety role
Australia needs cyber tools to keep up in the space arms race, according to the head of the national Space Agency.
ANU deepens carbon pledge
The Australian National University has committed to reducing carbon emissions to below zero by 2030.
Experts probe Gap scheme
A five-year study of Australia's ‘Closing the Gap’ program suggests it is largely failing.
EY unpicks Pindan downfall
Administrators are sifting through the rubble of collapsed building company Pindan Group.
RMS rorts outlined
A corruption inquiry has heard claims of a long-running grift by two former NSW government workers.
Suits upset at mental levy
Businesses are outraged at being made to fund mental health services in Victoria.
ANAO may probe Fox money
The Auditor-General is considering an inquiry into $40 million in federal government grants provided to Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Corruption risk in NSW land deal
The NSW auditor-general has refused to rule out “misconduct or corruption” in a state government and deal.
Call to support disabled academics
Experts say disabled academics often lack support from their institutions.
Rights razed in urban spree
Experts say urban megaprojects are depriving communities of their water-related human rights.
Ads highlight work violence
Authorities are launching a new campaign to stamp out violence in the workplace.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.
Colonial pays to free pipes
A major fuel pipeline firm in the US has paid hackers millions to regain control of its infrastructure.
CSIRO plots solar peak
New stats show Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020.