Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2021
Real studies drive economic Nobel
Three experts share the 2021 Nobel prize in economics for showing how economics works in the physical world.
Skills deal delayed
The federal and state governments are bickering over the terms of a new national skills funding deal.
ACCC allows MS deal
The competition regulator says it will not get in the way of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Nuance.
BHP boss calls for carbon subtlety
BHP boss Mike Henry says the world’s sustainability drive could actually hamper its decarbonisation agenda.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.
Griffin told to pay creditor
An Australian coal miner believed to be more than $1 billion in the red has been ordered to pay a creditor.
Joyce threatens online giants
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Federal Government will regulate social media giants.
Moderna slammed for money focus
Moderna has been criticised for supplying its COVID-19 vaccine almost exclusively to wealthy nations.
QLD outlines hydrogen hub
Queensland says it can double the world's green hydrogen production capacity with a single project.
Taylor rejects BCA's call
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Australia’s business leaders have proposed a “backdoor carbon tax”.
Australians reclaiming junk fees
Australians have clawed back around $500 million in 'junk' insurance.
Local eyes on Pandora details
The ATO will review details exposed in this week’s Pandora Papers leak.
Experts suggests Intelligence role
A new report calls for an Intelligence Minister portfolio to co-ordinate the government's national security response.
Secretive cabinet could crack open
Moves are afoot to end the confidentiality of the National Cabinet.
CBA warns of shortage
The Commonwealth Bank has warned of serious staff shortages as Australia’s economy re-opens.
Dam plan slammed
The NSW Government has been accused of changing its dam-raising plans to avoid paying compensation.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
NSW lays bold export path
The NSW Government says its latest Trade Statement shows how it will double export revenue by 2031.