Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Reserve Bank has responded to conspiratorial concerns about its proposed cash ban.
Andrews wants advanced talks
Australia's science minister wants the climate change debate to move several steps ahead.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
Fires lead to fibre call
The current Australian bushfire season has exposed a need for more resilient telecommunications.
Firms push for new nicotine
Some of the world’s biggest tobacco companies want to meet with the Federal Government ...
New funds for bush response
The Federal Government has announced several new health projects in response to ongoing bushfires.
PM hints at emissions change
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested the government may bolster its carbon emission reduction efforts.
Snowy slowed by fire damage
Bushfires are causing problems for the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, with machinery lost and a nearby town half-destroyed.
McCormack keeps data covered
The Nationals leader has defended his defiance of a Senate order over regional grants scheme, despite initial advice.
Failing allocations bought out
A new, $30 million water buyback is aimed at helping struggling farming families along the lower Darling River.
Fire chiefs plan summit
A group of former fire chiefs has accused the Australian government of being “asleep at the wheel” on climate policy.
Southern states reject review
Some state are refusing to help the Commonwealth review their water-sharing.
Doctors back local torture victim
A joint letter from over 100 doctors urges Australia to protect imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
ACCC to gain tech powers
The market power of Facebook and Google will soon be subject to a digital code of conduct.
Carbon plan slammed at UN
Australia has been slammed for its policy of using old carbon credits to count towards future emissions targets.
MYEFO shows surplus slip
The Federal Government’s budget surplus has been revised down to $5 billion amid a forecast revenue slump.
Report lays green path
Authorities say over 30 gigawatts of new clean power generation will be needed ...
ASIC watching green risks
ASIC has launched a new climate change risk surveillance program for Australia’s biggest companies.