Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2024
Origin profits rise with bills
Origin Energy’s profits are surging as Australians struggle with energy costs.
PMs outline cyber trigger
Australia and New Zealand say cyber attacks could trigger their mutual defence pact.
State puts eyes on pricing
A new commissioner in Queensland will be appointed to tackle supermarket price gouging.
Pay gap declines
Australia's gender pay gap has reached its lowest point on record, down to 11.5 per cent.
3G shutdown delayed
Telstra and Optus have announced a delay in the shutdown of their 3G mobile networks.
ASIC advance questioned
Reports this week question the process behind ASIC CEO Warren Day's appointment.
Court to rule on sentencing cases
The High Court of Australia is poised to determine whether judges be held personally liable for errors made during sentencing.
Disinfo network exposed
An information warfare network known as “Green Cicada” has been discovered on the social media platform X.
Hackers strike gold miner
Evolution Mining, a major Australian gold producer, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack on its IT systems.
Regulator kickbacks alleged
Staff at Victoria's building regulator have been charged in a corruption probe.
Tech trust scheme detailed
The Government hopes a new digital ‘trust’ system will help protect consumer data.
Deep sea probed for patents
The bizarre life in the deepest seas has sparked a corporate patent frenzy.
EPA finds Woodside risks
Woodside Energy's gas drilling project off Western Australia's north-west coast has been labelled “unacceptable”.
Local science direction detailed
The Albanese Government has unveiled its new National Science Statement.