Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The ACCC has found the NBN is underserving one in 10 of its customers.
New funds for child safety
The Government has put up $10 million to improve the tools to keep Australian children safe online.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Millions in Medicare sitting unclaimed
Over $110 million worth of Medicare rebates sit unclaimed, the Government says.
Parliament hacked
Authorities are scrambling to investigate an apparent hack on the federal parliament’s computer network.
"Idiot" MP apologises
A Federal Government minister has apologised for doing something "inappropriate" to a female Defence officer.
Bank report leaks alleged
Federal Labor wants an inquiry into potential leaks of the banking royal commission report.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Liberal link in tax attacks
There are calls for Liberal MP Tim Wilson to be sacked following alleged conflicts of interest over an inquiry into a Labor policy.
Review finds CDP issues
The Federal Government has released a damning review of its own Aboriginal work-for-the-dole scheme.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
Bank report makes big calls
The final report from the banking royal commission spells out overhauls and court action for the local finance sector.
Asylum health panel formed
The Federal Government has set up a review panel for asylum seekers being transferred on medical grounds.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Labor promises NBN improvements
The ALP may write down the value of the NBN to make access more affordable.
AEC reveals donor list
The AEC has released a list of political donors and amounts for the 2017-18 period.
Big bank review released
The report from the banking royal commission has been handed to the Federal Government.
ACIC face-scan fail slammed
The Auditor-General has described ACIC’s failed biometric identification database as “deficient in almost every significant respect”.
Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.
Labor makes river bid
The Opposition says it would spend $200 million on restoring urban rivers and waterways, if it wins the next election.
Digital idea gets PM's approval
The PM says he would support plans for schoolkids to sit a digital licence test, similar to the old-fashioned pen licence.