Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A $100 million deal in South Australia will see water for fodder flow from next week.
Warning over boycott bill
Authorities have come together to warn the Federal Government not to attempt to curtail ‘secondary boycotts’.
WMO confirms scorching climate
This year ends a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by human activities.
Spies form new taskforce
A new $88 million program will see Australia’s spy agencies do what many thought they already did.
Infosys scores Centrelink deal
Tech firm Infosys has secured a massive Centrelink payments engine deal.
Investors call for clarity
A new report finds Australia's superannuation industry could be at risk from a lack of government climate change strategy.
Anti-union bill fails
The Coalition has failed to pass its signature laws aimed at cracking down on unions.
Rogue charity stripped
The charity regulator has stripped the activist group Aussie Farms of charity status.
Basin legislation waiting
The Federal Water Minister says one state is blocking plans for more oversight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
PM hit over Clover probe call
The Prime Minister is under fire for calling the NSW Police Commissioner about an investigation into his energy minister.
Robodebt was 'unlawful'
The Federal Government has admitted its robodebt scheme was unlawful, as it settles a legal challenge.
Women face extra climate effects
New research suggests climate change will have a particularly negative impact on women.
Global study shows over-investment
Leading research groups have joined the UN to warn of ‘overinvestment’ in fossil fuels.
Lofty goals for local hydro
Analysis has found Australian hydrogen export projections have been exaggerated by factor of up to 11.
Loy Yang B closure looms
Alinta Energy is threatening the early closure of one of Australia's biggest coal-fired power stations.
PM commits $500m for aged care
The Federal Government has announced a $537 million aged care funding package.