Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2021
Regulators want more info on NAB’s acquisition of Citi’s consumer business for $1.2 billion.
ACCC aims at app duopoly
The ACCC says it may have to regulate to reduce the dominance of Apple and Google in app marketplaces.
Aged care vax map launched
The Health Department has created a new online map to show how many aged care workers are vaccinated.
Condemnation grows for Tas. MP
There are strong calls this week for Tasmanian backbench MP David O’Byrne to resign over sexual assault allegations.
Gas execs avoid court
Charges against the former directors of a major gas company have been dropped.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Young women's mental scheme launched
A new program seeks to improve the understanding of and responses to mental health issues for young women.
Big firms form fossil fuel giant
BHP and Woodside Petroleum have announced a $20 billion oil and gas merger ...
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Ads urge care work
The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to work under the NDIS.
Green light for WA gas pipe
WA's Environment Minister has approved a major part of Woodside's proposed $16 billion Scarborough LNG project.
Green work drops
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.