Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2019
Two Australian universities have been linked to technology used to carry out mass human rights abuses.
Adani wanted reviewers' names
Internal emails show Adani demanded the names of all federal agency scientists reviewing its contentious groundwater plans.
Big fund for cladding fix
Victorian taxpayers will pay for rectification works on buildings with dangerous combustible cladding.
Deaths lead to safety 'reset'
The Queensland Government is appointing more inspectors in response to recent mine-related tragedies.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Data right scheme moving ahead
CSIRO’s Data Standards Body has welcomed the live use of banking Product Reference Data standards.
Dodo to refund data charges
Internet provider Dodo will refund about 16,000 customers after imposing excess data charges for modest streaming usage.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.
Green cities group launched
Experts want government funding to help make Australian cities healthier and more sustainable.
Domestic gas effect checked
Australians could see a $270 a year cut to their electricity bills with a gas reservation policy, new analysis suggests.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.
Recognition bid launched
Conservatives are divided over the Morrison government's plan for Indigenous recognition.
SA spending probed
SA's Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has been found to have committed maladministration.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Encryption talks skip local firms
The Home Affairs department does not appear to have consulted with local tech companies about encryption laws.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.
Deutsche Bank dumps staff
Deutsche Bank is sacking thousands of staff worldwide, starting in Sydney.
AFP seeking media scalps
Reports say the AFP demanded the private travel details of a senior ABC journalist.