Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Lobby responds to NBN switch plan
The telecom industry has responded to a push for National Broadband Network (NBN) carriage service providers to reconnect consumers to their legacy systems during the migration to the NBN.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
ASIC undertakings probed
Critics say enforceable undertakings from the financial regulator allow big banks to do the crime, but negotiate the time.
Australia warned on debt
A leader in the executive world says Australia is not prepared for a global economic downturn.
RBA says small rises won't hurt
The RBA says there is “no evidence” that a small increase in the minimum wage would cause a loss of jobs or reduction in workers’ hours.
Regulator set to tighten inquiries
ASIC says financial firms “have jeopardised the entire regulatory structure”.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.
BIS predicts infrastructure drop
Economists say Australia’s public infrastructure investment will peak soon.
Offices urged to reduce strain
New research suggests workplaces could prevent up to 14 per cent of new cases of common mental illness ...
Regulator set on power claims
The energy regulator has been asked to investigate allegations of price gouging by power companies.
Telstra reflects on NBN effect
Telstra says increased competition provided by the NBN will extend its financial pain.
Big fine levelled at Linc
Gas company Linc Energy has been fined a record $4.5 million for causing serious environmental harm.
Budget brings Home Affairs growth
This week’s federal Budget contains more outsourcing of the public sector.