Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2018
Tech firm Unisys has lost one of the Federal Government’s longest running outsourcing arrangements.
Big data turned on health
Researchers have analysed millions of Medicare claims to gain insights into Australian general practice.
E-health opt out window opens
A three-month window for people to opt out of the My Health Record system opens today.
New insurance rules revealed
The Federal Government wants private health insurance premiums to be ranked to help consumers know what they are paying for.
New rules for IT reporting
The Federal Government has rolled out new powers that will require infrastructure managers to detail their IT environments.
Offshore oil issues aired
The offshore petroleum regulator has been accused of failing to keep workers safe.
Power prices can be driven down
The ACCC says consumers can significantly improve the affordability of electricity.
Robo-train makes long run
Rio Tinto has marked the first delivery of iron ore ‘pit-to-port’ by an autonomous train.
States bid for space base
South Australia wants the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site to house the nation's new space agency.
US case ends in talcum payout
A jury in the US has awarded over $6 billion ($US4.7 billion) in damages to 22 women and their families after claims that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.
BIS bags crypto-future
While some pursue a dream of money free from central control, cryptocurrency may never replace ...
Future unis to compress courses
The head of UNSW has laid out his vision for the future of Australian universities.
Treasury head moves on
Treasury Secretary John Fraser is quitting, to be replaced by Scott Morrison's former chief of staff.
Names announced for APS probe
A high-powered international reference group has been announced for the looming APS review.
Qantas links queried
Questions have been asked about the exclusive Qantas memberships of some high-flying public service heads.
Hunter Valley mine winding down
Yancoal has announced over 200 employees will be stood down or re-deployed from the Austar coal mine in NSW.
Zoos lose palm oil products
Zoos Victoria has dumped Nestle products from its zoos over a palm oil controversy.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Australia on track to smash 2030 goal
New analysis shows Australia reached a 19 per cent share renewable energy in the year to June 30.