Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
APRA gets tech boost
APRA’s funding has been boosted by $58.7 million to address next-generation risks.
Big gas tax hike outlined
Oil and gas giants will be hit with a $6 billion tax hike over the next decade.
Korea appears against Adani
More banks have ruled out any role in funding Adani's contentious Carmichael coal project.
Labor tracking flaw uncovered
Labor’s secret voter tracking practices have been exposed by a simple Google search.
Rubella success celebrated
Australia’s elimination of rubella is a powerful sign that that vaccinations work, according to health minister Greg Hunt.
Economists respond to Labor plans
Labor has proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
Airservices strike looms
Airservices Australia staff will strike next Tuesday after pay negotiations broke down.
New drought funds questioned
Advocates are concerned that funds previously earmarked for the NDIS are being used to fund drought relief.
Victoria joins big China deal
Victoria says it will sign up to China's controversial One Belt, One Road initiative.
Birmingham knock-backs decried
Universities have expressed dismay at “political interference” in the blocking of $4 million in grants.
Live export review released
The Agriculture Minister is responding to claims his department has been unwilling to use its powers to protect animals.
MDBA slammed in new review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has been accused of maladministration.
Pollution deaths tallied
Seven million deaths are caused by air pollution each year, new global stats show.
Companies see change coming
Australian company directors have nominated climate change as a number one issue for the Federal Government.
IPA attacks LNP power plays
The IPA has accused the Morrison Government of breaching Liberal values by threatening energy companies.
Leaders call to end coal
Twenty-two eminent Australian scholars and health experts have signed a letter demanding the Federal Government phase out coal.
PM launches power price plan
The Federal Government has announced new measures to help consumers and businesses keep down energy costs.
Report card shows regional issue
New analysis suggests the location of a school is more important than whether it is public or private.
BOM responds to forecast concerns
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has responded to claims it was damaging its forecasting.