Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Australians have been given an extra month to opt-out of My Health Record.
NAPLAN stand off waits on call
Australian education officials are in a stand-off that is delaying the release of NAPLAN results.
States to let NEG continue
State energy ministers have given conditional support to the NEG, allowing it to move ahead.
Contractor clauses lauded
The Department of Finance has been acknowledged for efforts to pay its subcontractors on time.
DHS gets private padding
Centrelink is using private contractors to double the number of people answering calls.
IPA email investigated
An inquiry has found former public service commissioner John Lloyd breached a code of conduct by emailing a think tank.
Sports Aus calls for movement
The federal sports agency wants to reduce the massive cost of inactivity.
CSIRO hydro gaining traction
CSIRO has a new way to make hydrogen fuel from ammonia, which would allow it to be stored and transported much more easily.
PM prodded over Reef money
Labor is taking shots at the Turnbull Government over $444 million in Reef funding.
ASIC to go inside
ASIC will soon embed its enforcement staff into the major banks and wealth manager AMP.
PFAS class action launched
A class action has been filed against the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
States hold out on NEG
A new survey finds over 70 per cent of Australians want the government to set a high renewable energy target.
Councils want SRSS restored
Mayors and councillors have called on the federal government to financially support asylum seekers.
My Health Record to be tightened
The Federal Government is amending its e-health legislation after intense public outcry.
Defence preps for drought help
Soldiers could be deployed to help drought-stricken farmers across the eastern states.
PM was close to Reef money
More details have emerged about $443.8 million in reef funding that was awarded without a competitive tender process.
Wealth report reveals big gap
A new report on wage equality finds Australia's richest 20 per cent own almost two thirds of country's wealth.
AFP software to spare officers
The AFP is working on software to prevent staff being exposed to distressing digital evidence.
China will find 5G role
Huawei says China will be involved in Australia’s 5G network regardless of potential government bans.
Defence wants cyber help
The Defence Department wants help to develop cyber solutions for national security issues.