Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) from diesel vehicles like cars, buses and trucks could be to blame for around 38,000 premature deaths a year.
'WannaCry' worms its way worldwide
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
Upgrades set for Memorial and Musuem
The Australian War Memorial and National Museum have expansion on their minds ...
Pipes and Hydro in Federal energy fix
The Federal Government could buy a larger stake in the Snowy Hydro scheme in its push for energy security.
Science money mostly stays
“Science has largely flown under the radar” in the new federal Budget, according to some leading researchers.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.
Plain packs win celebrated
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
DIBP bill brings militarisation claims
Immigration has spent over $200,000 on guns since 2014, amid claims it is militarising ...
Embattled HRC boss awarded
Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs has won a freedom of speech award.
GST re-think launched
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered an independent inquiry into the carve-up of GST revenue.
Premier pushes COAG reform
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called for a radical rethink of federal-state relations.
CSIRO caught in climate gag claim
Leaked emails suggest CSIRO scientists have been gagged by the organisation’s executives.
School money reshuffled
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for ‘Gonski 2.0’, a re-jig of recent school funding models.
Uni money tightened
University students will pay up to $3600 more for their degrees under a proposed tertiary education overhaul.