Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Bishop defends lobby jobs
Julie Bishop has pointed out that rules preventing former ministers from becoming lobbyists are voluntary.
Content crackdown backed
Australia’s eSafety authorities are using new powers to remove abhorrent violent material online.
Poor punishment could expand
The Federal Government wants a national rollout of a cashless debit card scheme labelled “unnecessary, expensive, stigmatising and impractical”.
Spy boss says issues shifting
One of Australia’s top spy chiefs has warned foreign interference is a bigger threat than terrorism.
Raids make for timely address
The Press Club has heard about the erosion of press independence while the AFP raided the home of a public servant.
Green ambitions to stay low
The Energy Minister says Australia’s renewable target will not be raised.
Water cop promises enforcement
The Murray-Darling Basin's new ‘top cop’ has vowed to restore trust in the $13 billion basin plan.
Biosecurity levy date missed
The federal government has missed a deadline for new biosecurity protections.
Littleproud demands dams
Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has slammed state governments for not building dams.
New call for corruption court
As an emerging scandal engulfs NSW Labor, calls are beginning for a federal corruption court.
God reigns over other rights
The Federal Government’s draft religious discrimination laws have been accused of privileging faith above all else.
Home Affairs fairly unhappy
An internal survey paints a bleak picture of morale at the Home Affairs Department.
Jab policy boosts coverage
The ‘no jab, no pay’ threat has prompted an extra 174,000 children to be vaccinated over the last year.
NBN claims completion date
NBN Co says the rollout of the network in on track for completion in mid-2020.
Reef outlook "very poor"
A Federal Government report has downgraded the long-term outlook for the Great Barrier Reef to “very poor”.
Space deal signed
A new deal is expected to drive growth for Australia's space and spatial industries.
Trade deal could clean fuel
The EU is expected to push Australia to clean up petrol standards as part of a new free trade deal.
Premium visas up for review
The Federal Government wants a “better deal” out of a visa scheme that allows the rich to buy their way into the country.
Andrews plugs space jobs
Questions have been asked about the ability of Australia’s new space agency to create jobs.