Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A new report warns Australia must stop burning coal by 2030 if it wants to help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
PC audits NT child money
The Productivity Commission says around half a billion in spending on NT child protection has been used inefficiently.
PM pushes deregulation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the environmental approval process for major projects.
Queensland gets big road deal
A huge new Federal funding deal with Queensland will fast track major infrastructure projects.
War memorial works plugged
Australian War Memorial boss Brendan Nelson says a $500 million expansion of the site will help veterans' PTSD.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
Federal cyber efforts slow
A new report shows federal government cyber resilience is almost unchanged in the last three years.
Medevac board backs Dutton
Official stats show the Federal Government is not under much pressure to bring asylum seekers to Australia for medical treatment.
Media heads push press freedom
Media bosses have met to discuss press freedom laws with the Morrison government in Canberra.
Bill seeks to strip GG's
A proposed new law could see governors-general accused of serious misconduct stripped of their allowances.
DFAT staffer in activist probe
A senior DFAT worker is being investigated for her links to animal activist groups.
Indigenous advisory begins
A senior advisory group has begun designing an Indigenous voice to guide Australia's politicians.
Lobby access questioned
The number of lobbyists with unfettered access to the halls of Parliament House has doubled in seven years.
Transport changes drag
The Productivity Commission says important transport reforms need to be sped up.
AI ethics framework released
A new artificial intelligence (AI) program has gone public, while the Federal Government releases new AI guidelines.
ASIO breach uncovered
ASIO has been found to have broken the law in a foreign-intelligence operation early last year.
Commission launch criticised
The disability royal commission has heard some harrowing stories so far ...
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.