Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - April, 2022
Some industries are welcoming the new Australia-India Free Trade Agreement, while others feel left out.
Small firms swoop on copper
Glencore is selling off several of its Australian copper mines as the commodity goes wild.
AEMO predicts gas moves
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says gas supply should meet Australia’s declining usage until 2033.
Taylor re-tries ARENA adjustment
The Federal Government is trying for the third time to change the rules so its green energy funds can invest in fossil fuel-related projects.
'Sophisticated' test questioned
Some in the tech industry want rules changed so that young people can invest more.
Macquarie sued over monitoring
ASIC is taking Macquarie Bank to court for failing to monitor withdrawals by financial advisers.
ALP wants APS boost
Labor has pledged to employ more public servants and cut the reliance on consultants.
Digital ID coming
The state and federal governments remain committed to a national digital ID system.
Smith wants archives saved
A retiring Liberal MP has called for bipartisan support of the National Archives.
New deal on killer tech
Australia has agreed to work on hypersonic missiles - weapons that can travel at least five times the speed of sound.
Papers plot green path
Global warming of more than 1.5℃ is now “almost inevitable”, according to the latest IPCC update.
Friendly posts to plum jobs
A raft of former Liberal politicians and staffers have secured new government appointments.
Big firm buries gas report
Woodside appears to have rejected a report that it commissioned from CSIRO.
Bill comparison coming
The AER has released a guideline that should help customers get better deals on their energy bills.
Campaign urges green crypto
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more eco-friendly forms of cryptocurrency.
Morman rort alleged
Politicians want an inquiry into claims of tax rorting by the Mormon church in Australia.
New goals for abuse AI
New software is being rolled out to protect professional athletes from social media abuse.
New peak for clean power
A new report shows wind and solar made up a record 10 per cent of world's power last year.