Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2024
The United States shale oil industry faces lawsuits and regulatory actions over alleged collusion to manipulate prices.
AFP leader reappointed
Reece Kershaw has been reappointed Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Company fined for fire
Electricity distributor Powercor has been ordered to pay a $2.1 million fine after failing to maintain vegetation around power lines.
Icy inquiry backs new ship
An inquiry report has slammed the “bewildering” budget overspend in Australia’s Antarctic mission.
New head for info body
Elizabeth Tydd has been appointed the new Australian Information Commissioner.
Powerful split in big policies
While Labor has put the focus back on gas, the Coalition is holding on to its nuclear ambitions.
SA switching to single model
Governments have introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas.
Big fine for flight grift
Qantas has agreed to compensate customers and pay a hefty fine for misleading claims.
Clean power classes backed
The Albanese Government wants to broaden Australia’s skilled workforce in clean energy sectors.
Prac pay announced
A new support payment will be offered for student placements in critical care fields.
Defence 'hardening' funded
The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
Ex-APRA head moves to ASX
Former APRA chair Wayne Byres has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of the Australian stock exchange (ASX).
Google allows self-review
Google has introduced a new tool for Australian users, ‘Results about you’.
McBride sentence coming
Australian whistleblower David McBride has appeared in court for his sentencing hearing.
Mine maps backed
The Federal Government is funding millions of dollars worth of mapping for mining companies.
PC probes My Health faults
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
Police say change coming
Victoria Police has pledged to implement 79 significant reforms by the end of 2025 in response to findings from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry.
Systemic tech regulation needed
Experts say social media firms should not be left to enforce their own standards.