Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - June, 2024
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to pay a $2,750,000 penalty for violations of the National Gas Rules.
Serco slammed for COVID standards
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has criticised Serco, the private operator of Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina, for not adhering to strict COVID-19 vaccination protocols.
ACTU attacks junior grift
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) wants to address the inequities in junior rates of pay.
ASIC encourages assistance
ASIC says that while millions of Australians face financial hardship, many do not reach out for help.
Injury time cost tallied
Australia loses the equivalent of 41,000 full-time workers each year due to workplace-related injuries and illnesses.
AAT shift moves ahead
A reformed federal appeals tribunal should soon see swifter resolution of thousands of matters.
De-platform effect checked
Researchers have assessed the effect of mass Twitter bans after January 6 riots in the US.
New funds for NDIS redesign
The Australian government has pledged to co-design changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the disability community.
Robodebt lawyer resigns
A key government lawyer involved in the controversial Robodebt scheme has resigned.
Ticketmaster breach outlined
A data breach at Ticketmaster is the latest in a string of high-profile corporate hacks over the past year.
X case ended
The eSafety Commissioner has officially withdrawn its Federal Court action against X, formerly known as Twitter.
CCS ban for northern basin
The Queensland Government has announced a ban on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its section of the Great Artesian Basin.
Construction delays counted
Australia faces a significant delay in housing construction, with 37,074 approved dwellings yet to commence.
Japanese giants admit failures
Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Yamaha have admitted to safety test mishandling.
Pollution toll tallied
Scientists say pollution presents a greater threat to global health than war, terrorism, and a range of diseases combined.
CEFC enhancing green loans
The CEFC has announced its first commitment under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF).
Experts plot EV shift
Researchers have outlined five key steps needed to accelerate Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
New link for vaccine advance
The University of Queensland (UQ) is partnering with Emory University in the US to enhance vaccine research.