Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - June, 2024
The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over a planned Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger.
ARENA backs car grid
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has granted $3.2 million to Amber Electric for a residential trial focusing on battery electric vehicle (BEV) smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services.
Big funds for electric trucks
Christine Holgate has helped secure millions in funding to electrify a major truck fleet.
Industry backs green goals
Coal and gas-fired power plant operators, alongside prominent business groups, want the Coalition to maintain the current climate target.
Nuclear plan fleshed out
The Coalition has announced details of its plan to introduce nuclear energy in Australia.
ATO case appeal fails
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has lost his appeal to halt his criminal prosecution.
Kirkland speaks on ASIC aims
ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland has outlined the regulator’s current priorities.
Tax stats show rich reduction
New stats show 102 Australians with incomes exceeding $1 million each paid no tax, according to data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
WGEA shows PS gap
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released new analysis of gender equality in the federal public sector.
Adobe sued over subscriptions
The US government has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the software giant of deceptive practices ...
Gorman speaks on AI needs
Patrick Gorman has spoken on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector.
Meta scam case proceeds
A US judge has allowed Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest to proceed with his lawsuit against Meta Platforms.
MPs attack federal secrecy
The Albanese government has been accused of undue secrecy by independent MPs.
OAIC calls for openness
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has called for better access to government information.
PS pay to rise in NSW
The NSW Government has announced a significant wage increase for public servants as part of its 2024-25 Budget.
Quantum deal questioned
The Federal Government has been accused of conducting a misleading expression of interest (EoI) process for quantum computing.
Social media interventions mulled
The US surgeon general wants warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those found on cigarette packages.
Tribunal outlines federal rise
Australian federal politicians and public office holders will see their annual salaries increase by 3.5 per cent from July.
Boeing facing flight claims
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is examining more issues with the Boeing 737.
Hybrid model help shown
Working from home flexibility can improve staff retention without impacting performance, experts say.