Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Insiders say more and more Australian home buyers are getting in over their heads.
Power play motives questioned
Treasurer Scott Morrison is under fire for blocking the sale of NSW electricity assets to China.
Dutton dismisses new abuse
Disturbing signs of abuse have again emerged from an Australian government facility.
Fight to fix failed Census
It’s been over 24 hours since #CensusFail, and mixed messages are still flying.
Big QLD land clearing banned
The Federal Government has blocked land clearing that may have damaged the Great Barrier Reef.
Farmers fight spill response
Indonesian seaweed farmers are fighting for more than $200 million in compensation after a 2009 oil spill in the Timor Sea.
Rural communities on climate front line
Systemic disadvantages in rural and regional communities will get worse.
Asbestos arrivals reviewed
Federal authorities have reviewed the ways that asbestos-laden products make it into Australia.
Drone shot marks F35 progress
The United States Air Force (USAF) says the beleaguered F-35A Lightning II has achieved combat readiness.
Proponents push for steel revival
Supporters are calling for significant federal funds to save Arrium steel.
Insiders minimise NDIS glitch
Authorities have moved to minimise the fallout from a serious NDIS computer glitch.
Climate cuts undone, partly
Australia appears to have a science minister again, and he appears to be in favour of science.
Report slams ignorance as policy
Australia’s offshore detention polices deliberately ignore inhumane treatment, investigators say.
Tough start for torture inquiry
The United Nations has joined the torrent of outrage about abuse in Australian youth detention.
Army wants its own nano-drones
The Australian Army is looking for millions of dollars worth of tiny flying robots.
IMF's bailout thinking checked
An independent probe has found the IMF bent its own rules to deliver European bailouts.
Inquiry outlined, calls for another
A band of Indigenous organisations wants a different royal commission.
Mining money makes friendly links
A new report uses six key mining projects to show the cosy and secretive relationships between political parties and the mining industry.
Sims slams wonky privatisations
ACCC chief Rod Sims has unleashed on the damaging effects of privatisation and deregulation.