Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
CSIRO has laid out a plan for Australia to maximise its role in the growing hydrogen industry.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Nauru moves highlight crisis
A succession of critically ill asylum seeker children are being brought from Nauru.
Parkinson backs APS spill actions
The top public servant has denied playing a part in payback against ministers who turned on Malcolm Turnbull.
Single APS statement mooted
An ongoing review could call for the creation of a single mission statement for the whole public service.
Joyce accused of river influence
Barnaby Joyce has been accused of tilting the MDBA towards irrigation interests over the environment.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
NBN ditches price split
NBN chief Bill Morrow has backpedalled on charges that could have seen regional customers paying more for broadband services.
PM makes new NEG moves
The Prime Minister has announced more changes to the NEG in a bid to appease conservative uproar.
RBA boss slams banks
Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe is appalled by the behaviour of Australia's banks.
CSIRO chief to welcome women
CSIRO’s new chief scientist says she will push for more diversity in the research sector.
MDBA asked for farming flows
Politicians are pushing for environmental water entitlements to be sold to struggling farmers.
NEG limping ahead
The Coalition has managed to reach basic consensus on a Nation Energy Guarantee (NEG) ...
Chinese 5G links alleged
Reports this week link potential suppliers of equipment to Australia’s 5G network to China’s Communist Party.
Frydenberg fields Reef queries
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has defended giving reef funds to a private sector charity with fossil fuel links.