Tag: ACS

ACS removes board members as tensions ease

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The Australian Computer Society has removed two members of its board-like governing body after a meeting of its National Congress considered a series of extraordinary motions to spill its...

A 50-year tech industry veteran: Ann Moffatt

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After a 50-plus year career in technology, Ann Moffatt is a living legend of the Australian industry. She has been a pioneer, both as a technologist and as a...

‘No confidence’: ACS leadership cops a hiding

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The Australian Computer Society’s National Congress has voted overwhelmingly to support a ‘no confidence’ motion against its own management committee, the ultimate ruling body of the troubled professional association....

Moment of truth arrives for ACS leadership

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The leadership and future strategic direction of the 50-year-old Australian Computer Society faces an existential moment of truth on Friday as its ruling management committee faces a vote of...

ACS turmoil as president calls for leadership spill

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Australian Computer Society president Ian Oppermann is calling on his own National Congress to support a vote of no confidence against the organisation’s Management Committee, the effective ruling body...

ACS chief Johnson confirms departure

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australian Computer Society chief executive officer Andrew Johnson has confirmed he will leave the organisation next month, ending weeks of uncertainty over the future leadership of the society. Whether...

ACS intimidation campaign seeks to silence critics

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The Australian Computer Society has threatened InnovationAus with legal action over this publication’s coverage of the ACS’ botched attempt at a restructure last year and the Federal Court debacle...

Tech intensive jobs to lead economic recovery

Posted on   |  by Dave Sharma
As Australia begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, thoughts are naturally turning to economic recovery. The Australian economy has taken a big hit from the pandemic. The economy...

Rebel’s bid for a seat at the ACS table

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The tech industry veteran who led a rebel campaign against the executive team at the Australian Computer Society over the mismanagement of a corporate restructure is now seeking a...