Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2020
Feds fund new places
The Federal Government says $326 million will pay for 12,000 new places at Australian universities.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
Tobacco ads go behind counter
A new study has revealed the covert marketing tactics used by the tobacco industry.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
China unveils green goal
The world's largest polluter has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060.
New group for NT gas talks
Traditional owners want to negotiate with gas companies in the Beetaloo Basin.
Police hotel role probed
Victoria’s health minister has resigned as the state’s leadership struggles to place blame for its hotel quarantine issues.
TikTok offers deeper view
TikTok has told the Australian government it will open up its source code for inspection.
Bank settles millions of breaches
Westpac has agreed to a $1.3 billion settlement after 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering rules.
DFAT speaks on veto plans
Reports say a federal agency has attempted to calm universities’ concerns about foreign veto plans.
Police accused of political gag
University staff have criticised NSW Police for being “undemocratic” and suppressing freedom of speech.
Time travel kinks smoothed
Paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible, according to the mathematical modelling of a prodigious student.
Judge labels Tudge action 'criminal'
A judge has accused Immigration Minister Alan Tudge of criminal conduct.
NBN upgrades announced
After several years and billions spent on an inferior NBN, the Federal Government is now planning improvements.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...