Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2020
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
KD rides SA privatisation
The winning bidder has been announced for the $2.14 billion privatisation of Adelaide's passenger train network.
Male mentality damaging
New research says the boards of big Australian companies are held back by male pack mentality.
ACCC facing off over news
The ACCC is standing firm against Facebook’s threat to block news content.
AER assesses pole costs
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says consumers are now paying less for the transportation of electricity.
Big leak reveals global laundering
A mass leak of US Government files has revealed details of global money-laundering networks.
Data-sharing details open
Authorities are working out the kinks in proposed public data-sharing laws.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
Taylor spruiks CCS
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
Female leadership slides
The number of women running the country's top 200 ASX-listed companies is falling.
Interference office suggested
Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have led some to suggest Australia should have a dedicated foreign interference commissioner.
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
State backs COVID-hit firms
The Victorian Government has announced a $3 billion COVID-19 business support package.
Reforms predate review
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
Gov. systems dubbed 'critical'
The Home Affairs boss says cyber reforms will see government systems classed as critical infrastructure.