Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2024
Coal closure profits shown
Research suggests shutting down coal-fired power stations can be profitable for investors.
Comyn attacks Greens tax
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has slammed the Greens' proposed profit tax as “insidious populism”.
Consensus talk compelling
Telling people that 97 per cent of scientists agree on climate change could be the key to shifting public perception.
Micro-courses backed
The government has announced over $10.7 million in funding for microcredential courses in critical fields.
Visa cap causes concern
The Albanese Government’s cap on international student numbers has drawn backlash from universities and academics.
Brereton reflects on NACC year
The NACC commissioner has reflected on the watchdog’s first year, while others criticise its direction so far.
Defence seeks tech boost
The Department of Defence has unveiled a three-year plan to modernise its digital infrastructure.
Outage info mandated
Australia's telcos will soon face new rules on how they communicate during network outages.
Telegram CEO arrested
Encrypted messaging app Telegram’s CEO has been indicted and released on €5 million bail in France.
Deal made on RBA changes
Labor's push for Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reforms is moving forward, with significant concessions.
State split re-jigged
State and territory taxpayers could soon fund a larger share of major infrastructure projects.
AGL overcharging slammed
AGL has been found to have overcharged vulnerable customers and failed to issue refunds.
Bills sit over DMO
Many Australian households say they are paying electricity bills that far exceed the government benchmark.
CFMEU leaders shunted
The federal government has placed the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU under administration.
Green light for SunCable
The Federal Government has granted approval for what could be the largest solar farm in the world.
Home Affairs fix outlined
Changes could be coming following a review of Home Affairs’ collaboration with national intelligence and agencies.
IVF issue settled
Monash IVF has settled a $56 million class action lawsuit over faulty genetic testing that destroyed ...