Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Record keepers call for change
Australia's federal agencies are facing record-keeping challenges, warns the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global).
Security patches pushed
The Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Clare O’Neil, says businesses must address major software vulnerabilities.
Legal action over water talks
First Nations groups have launched a legal challenge over a water plan.
Tipping points draw closer
The United Nations University is sounding alarm bells about six critical tipping points with potentially irreversible consequences.
Water sales sizzle
Irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin have sold almost double the amount of water the federal government initially sought ...
DEWR strike supported
Employees at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) have opted to strike.
Experts unite for heath call
Major health journals have united to urge the WHO to declare a global health emergency.
JobKeeper issues exposed
A review has found tough measures to claw back JobKeeper funds would have undermined the scheme.
Mixed results in TPB report
The Tax Practitioners’ Board (TPB) has grappled with the challenge of identifying unregistered tax service providers.
Animals spared in better tests
CSIRO is helping to push the scientific world beyond the need for animal testing models.
Finance has eyes on Scyne
The PwC spinoff working with the federal government will be closely monitored, insiders say.
Auditor shortage outlined
The ASIC chairman says Australia is experiencing an auditor shortage because the work is unattractive and underpaid.
Defence seeks intel tech
The Department of Defence is seeking a data-as-a-service solution for industrial intelligence.
Focus on male influence
The Federal Government has launched a $3.5 million initiative targeting harmful social media influences on young men.