Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2018
The Federal Government has knocked back Labor's proposal for a federal corruption watchdog.
World Bank reports carbon return
The World Bank says global carbon markets are back from the brink of collapse.
AGL knocks back Alinta on Liddell
AGL says it has received and rejected an offer for its ageing Liddell coal fired power plant.
Bitcoin power cost counted
New research suggests the digital mining of virtual coins has a very tangible cost.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Lobby responds to NBN switch plan
The telecom industry has responded to a push for National Broadband Network (NBN) carriage service providers to reconnect consumers to their legacy systems during the migration to the NBN.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
ASIC undertakings probed
Critics say enforceable undertakings from the financial regulator allow big banks to do the crime, but negotiate the time.
Australia warned on debt
A leader in the executive world says Australia is not prepared for a global economic downturn.
RBA says small rises won't hurt
The RBA says there is “no evidence” that a small increase in the minimum wage would cause a loss of jobs or reduction in workers’ hours.
Regulator set to tighten inquiries
ASIC says financial firms “have jeopardised the entire regulatory structure”.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.
BIS predicts infrastructure drop
Economists say Australia’s public infrastructure investment will peak soon.
Offices urged to reduce strain
New research suggests workplaces could prevent up to 14 per cent of new cases of common mental illness ...
Regulator set on power claims
The energy regulator has been asked to investigate allegations of price gouging by power companies.
Telstra reflects on NBN effect
Telstra says increased competition provided by the NBN will extend its financial pain.