Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2017
The Federal Government has thrown out plans for a referendum on Indigenous recognition.
Brain cancer fund formed
The Federal Government has launched a $100 million fund to fight brain cancer.
China letter looks like Adani's idea
Federal Government ministers have written a formal letter to China in support of the Adani Carmichael coal project.
Court rules on ignorant citizens
A High Court ruling has left Australia without a majority government, deputy PM, agriculture and regional development minister.
NBN Co secures Defence deal
NBN Co has secured a deal to connect 400 “non-operational” Air Force, Army and Navy facilities to its network.
PC calls for carbon tax
The Productivity Commission has called for a carbon tax, describing Australia’s energy system as “an appalling mess”.
Robo-assistant suffers serious lag
Completion of the Nadia virtual assistant for the NDIS has been pushed back, with the Government revealing that work has been stopped for several months.
FOI lodged for DFAT's Adani work
DFAT will be questioned over alleged secret approaches to foreign agencies for money to back Adani's Carmichael coal mine.
APVMA shift shunted along
The relocation of the federal government’s pesticides authority has been fast-tracked.
Direction alleged in AFP raid
Unions are outraged over an AFP raid that has led to the resignation of an employment department staffer.
Federal cyber skills lacking
The Immigration Department and the ATO are failing to meet government cyber-security standards, according to a new report.
Harris says PS heads lacking
The head of the Productivity Commission has criticised public sector heads for a lack of creative thinking.
Hobart joins date fight
Hobart City Council has joined the push to change the date of Australia Day.
Rural mission for new commissioner
The Federal Government has created the role of National Rural Health Commissioner in an effort to end the rural doctor drought.
Katherine considers court over PFAS
Lawyers have met with residents in Katherine to talk about a potential class action.
London car tax increased
London has tightened its congestion charge for cars driving through the city centre.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
Closing the Gap to be re-mapped
After years of failure, the Federal Government is working on a major overhaul of the Closing the Gap strategy.
Missing manual won't slow House works
A contractor working on security upgrades at Parliament House has lost a 1000-page security manual.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.