Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2020
Population peak predicted
Modelling suggests the world population will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion.
Alcoa unhappy with ATO
US aluminium giant Alcoa is threatening to battle the ATO in court over a tax bill that could top $1 billion.
Builders see federal boon
Builders are already seeing the benefits of the Federal Government's $688 million HomeBuilder program.
New guide to cut sitting
Safe Work Australia has provided new resources to reduce prolonged sitting when working from home.
App accused of reading clipboards
LinkedIn has been accused of secretly reading Apple users' clipboard content.
Defence deal to boost Bendigo
French defence manufacturer Thales has thrown the town of Bendigo a $75 million bone.
Illegal mining claim in court
The New Acland Coal operation is under investigation over allegations of illegal mining.
Solar leader sued
Australia’s largest solar panel distributor has been accused of underpaying its staff.
State opens second REZ
The NSW Government is setting itself up for a rapid transition from coal to renewables.
Telco moves agents onshore
Telstra says it will have Australian agents answer all inbound calls from 2022.
Telstra funds STEM spots
Telstra has made a $5.4 million STEM investment with the University of Melbourne.
ANZ expects impairments
ANZ’s chief has supported the extension of loan repayment deferrals as a COVID-19 lifeline.
PM extends HK visas
Australia is offering a path to permanent residency for thousands of Hong Kong students and other citizens.
Uni studies global COVID cost
The University of Sydney has quantified the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Vic. reveals COVID support
The Victorian Government has put up a $534 million support package for businesses in lockdown.
Drought money 'rort' alleged
A $10 million federal grant awarded to the City of Launceston has been labelled “pork barrelling”.
DTA offers new model
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is working to simplify the architecture of government platforms, products, and services.