Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
RBA makes climate warning
The Reserve Bank says it will have to account for climate change when setting interest rates.
Investors slam emissions policy
A massive investor group has warned that the Federal Government’s emissions policy is unlikely to be much help.
Nats want 'big stick' vote
There could soon be a vote on the federal government's proposed “big stick” energy laws.
Per capita figures slip
Australia is in a per capita recession, with negative growth on that basis for the past two quarters.
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
Lawyers push for aid funding
Lawyers want an extra $310 million a year to close “critical gaps” in the legal aid system.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Feds to restock flooded farms
The Federal Government has set up a new agency to restock the Queensland cattle industry.
Indonesian free trade inked
A free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia is being signed in Jakarta.
Net cast for Medevac staff
The Federal Government has begun its search for medical experts to work on Christmas Island.
Remote health steps defined
Experts have lamented the lack of a cohesive national rural and remote health strategy for Australia.
ADF investigating AI weapons
The Defence Force is spending over $5 million on studies of artificially intelligent weaponry.
Buttrose picked to sit as chair
Australian media stalwart Ita Buttrose has been appointed chair of the ABC.
Labor proposes oil bank
Labor says it would create a national stockpile of crude oil and fuel to avoid looming shortages.
Three hit in ANSTO spill
Three staff at a government nuclear facility have been decontaminated after a chemical spill.
ATO leaker faces absurd sentence
An Australian Tax Office whistleblower facing 161 years in prison will not be covered by new protections.
Paladin PNG staff upset
Paladin staff have walked off the job on Manus Island over low pay and poor working conditions.