Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2024
Fresh funds for PwC-linked firm
PwC Australia appears to be in line for new government contracts despite its ongoing scandal.
Hate study funded
The AHRC has announced an independent study into racism at Australian universities.
Uni quality bill tabled
The government has introduced new legislation that it says will ensure quality and integrity in international education.
ATSE seeks serious research
Advocates say sustained momentum is needed for technological change in Australia.
Big support for uni reform
Funding has been provided for an independent education body to oversee universities reform.
Corruption survey coming
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been allowed to survey the Australian Public Service (APS) on perceptions and experiences of corruption at the federal level.
Hume speaks on public spend
The Coalition says the quality of the public service is declining despite its numbers growing.
NT tops debt record
The Northern Territory's budget for 2024-25 reveals net debt exceeding $11 billion - a record for the jurisdiction.
Public sector growth supported
This week’s budget papers outline a surge in public service employment.
Space spend questioned
The Victorian Government has invested $37 million in a US space tourism company.
Tech spend aimed at AI
About $2.8 billion in technology investments are included in the 2024 federal budget...
Budget brings drought money
This week’s federal Budget includes significant funding for drought resilience.
Green money for COP bid
This week’s Federal Budget continues support for the government’s environmental and climate measures.
Jail time for revealing crimes
David McBride, a former Australian army lawyer and whistleblower who exposed murder, has been jailed.
Court rejects eSafety extension
The Federal Court has denied the eSafety commissioner's bid to hide a controversial video.