Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Reverend Tim Costello want a royal commission into gambling and sports betting.
Hospital lists slip
Australia's top doctors say the country's public hospitals are “going backwards”.
Liu denies CCP links
A Liberal party member has denied links to the Chinese Communist Party, despite references to China’s Belt and Road initiative on event invitations.
VET fee wipe continues
The Federal Government is still in the process of wiping almost $500 million in dodgy VET fees.
Adani pipe plan advanced
The Federal Government has referred Adani’s pipe plan for environmental approval without applying the federal water trigger.
Russia plugs nuclear ship
Russia has suggested Australia follow its lead by building an offshore, floating nuclear reactor.
AEMC predicts price fall
Official forecasts predict power prices will fall in most Australian states and territories over the next three years.
Aged care commission continues
The aged care royal commission is holding its next public hearing in Canberra this week.
Albanese makes country run
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has backed coal exports as he prepares to tour regional Queensland.
Albanese wants Facebook filter
Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese has taken a swing at social media giants.
Call for diversity in space studies
A new review has called for the hiring of more LGBTQ and disabled astronomers.
Emissions rise slowing
Greenhouse gas emissions should set a new record this year, but the rate of growth has shrunk.
Medevac deal denied
The Federal Government denies doing a deal to secure the repeal of ‘medevac’ laws, despite strong indications that it did.
Vital DV group de-funded
The Federal Government cannot find funding for the only peak body representing Indigenous survivors of domestic violence.
Arts subsumed in re-jig
Australia will no longer have a federal arts department, with plans to roll it into a department that oversees roads and rail.
Federal offices dropped
The Prime Minister has announced a major shake-up of the public service – reducing 18 departments down to 14.
Senators want Taylor probe
Senators have called for an inquiry over Angus Taylor’s “clear breaches” of ministerial standards.
Students slipping years behind
The Federal Education Minister says “alarm bells should be ringing” over poor student test results.
Study plots growth blocks
Experts say the growth of Australia’s cities is being held back by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision.
Beach access tested
A new legal challenge will test whether native title holders can claim exclusive access to Australian beaches.