Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2020
Experts say ‘Closing the Gap’ measures have failed to address racism in Australia's healthcare system.
Google fights news fees
Google says the Federal Government is forcing Australian to accept “dramatically worse” services.
New record for green generation
A new record has been set for variable renewable energy (VRE) across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Prelude quietly paused
Prelude FLNG - the world's largest floating LNG factory - remains in shutdown, leaving some to question its future.
Satellites track fire risk
One of Australia biggest miners is managing its bushfire risk from space.
Spies surround local works
The Defence Department has warned that “highly active” spies threaten Australia's shipbuilding plans.
WA defends against shortage
WA has updated its domestic gas policy to protect its supply of onshore gas.
KPMG estimates long COVID loss
Experts estimate that Australia’s population decline due to COVID-19 could cost the economy $117 billion a year.
Councils want in on Cabinet
The Prime Minister's office appears unwilling to give councils a role in National Cabinet.
Survey supports new spaces
Working from home has enabled public sector employees to have more autonomy over their work, and be more productive.
Union celebrates ATO decision
Reports say the Federal Government has decided to save the Geelong office of the ATO.
Fishy details in water sale
Investigations have uncovered more details on an $80 million water sale to a Cayman Islands company ...
PM plugs drug deal
The Morrison Government is claiming to have struck a deal with drug giant AstraZeneca to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine.
Uni grift list grows
Investigations have revealed that at least 10 universities are involved in an underpayment scandal.
Unis call for protection
Universities say the number of student places needs to grow even faster than planned, and fee hikes will not help.
Cases stuck on ICAC finding
Numerous South Australian corruption prosecutions are “paralysed” by a District Court finding ...
COVID tech measures suggested
Experts gave suggested technology could help Australian reinforce its COVID-19 hotel quarantines.
Epic sues over Fortnite fees
Epic Games is taking legal action against Google and Apple, after both companies cut the developer from their app stores.