Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2020
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
Cyber attack on WA government
International reports say a cyber spy group tried to install a backdoor in the Western Australian Department of Premier and Cabinet’s computers.
Genomic value varies
A new study looks at the value people place on having their genome sequenced for medical purposes.
Google keeping cash away
Google has paid more Australian tax than previous years, but still exploits a Singapore loophole.
More join COVID probe push
Dozens of nations have backed Australia's push for an independent inquiry into the COVID-19 outbreak.
Origin reports on cloud shift
Origin Energy has revealed some of the techniques it is using to maintain services in an increasingly digital era.
Red tape cut for brown hydrogen
New federal legislation removes regulations to allow the production of hydrogen from brown coal.
Class action crack down looms
The Coalition wants to crack down on litigation funders who bankroll class action lawsuits.
Coal price pushing industry to brink
The global spot price for thermal coal has fallen 25 per cent per cent in the past month.
New deal to spare uni sackings
Universities are in talks with unions over enterprise agreements to keep them running during the COVID-19 crisis.
Dutton seeks ASIO boost
The Federal Government has introduced laws that would allow ASIO to question 14-year-old children.
QLD looks to buy airline
The Queensland Government is looking at buying embattled airline Virgin Australia.
Blockchain applied to irrigation
Experts are investigating blockchain technologies for water markets.
Foreign firm gets big drop
Media investigations suggest a Chinese state-owned company is buying up water in the Murray-Darling.
Research sector hit predicted
A new study looks at the impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s research sector.
Adani approved by ignorant system
There is new evidence that expert advice was ignored or dismissed in the Adani Carmichael mine approval process.
Emails pull PM into sports rorts
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has provided new details in the ongoing ‘sports rorts’ saga.
Safe Work gets specific
The Federal Government wants Safe Work Australia to provide industry-specific advice on how businesses can reopen safely.