Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2021
A new report raises some serious integrity concerns with Australia’s ‘junk’ carbon credits.
Builders vent violent discontent
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
Recycling revolution looms
A new company is trying to raise money for what it calls an “infinite recycling” process.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
Sub deal stoush emerging
A diplomatic spat has erupted between Australia and France over a new submarine deal.
UN pushes pledges
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a hotter future.
Experts urge nuclear training
Australia’s new submarine deal will require a generation of nuclear specialists to be trained.
Green AI shaking up ASX
A UK-based data analytics firm is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help activist investors maximise profits.
Sims ascends to global body
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has accepted a new role with the International Competition Network.
Unis short on specific risks
Australia’s main university lobby is unsure which countries are a foreign interference risk.
ALGA demands green role
Local governments say they are being left out of Australia’s efforts to address and respond to climate change.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
Human rights picks risk rating
The Federal Government’s hand-picking of human rights commissioners may put Australia's rights rating at risk.
Porter exposes blind trust
Former attorney-general Christian Porter has been asked to disclose who paid his legal fees.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
CEFC backs synthetic meat
The Federal Government is funding a new range of meat and dairy alternatives.
Docs want green effort
Doctors are now urging the Federal Government to take on stronger climate change targets.