Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2017
State governments have their eyes on a potentially landmark native title case in the Northern Territory.
Drink tax push continues
Obesity experts say that if we have controls on alcohol and tobacco, we should have them on sugary drinks too.
Frydenberg to tweak green bank
The federal energy minister may change the rules so that the CEFC can fund carbon capture.
Experts douse clean coal dream
A major energy generator says there will not be any new coal power stations built in Australia.
Feds to review IT failures
The Federal Government has launched a widespread review of its major IT projects, after a string of very public failures.
Little love for rural moves
Federal public servants are not keen on the Tax Office’s NSW central coast sabbatical deal.
Mine rehab outlined
The Australia Institute says over 60,000 mines have been abandoned across Australia, and there is no solid plan on what to do with them.
WestConnex funding re-checked
The Federal Government's $3.5 billion pledge to Sydney's WestConnex project has been criticised.
Food tax backed by research
Experts say taxing bad food could bring in billions and extend the average Australian lifespan.
Labor seeks green flows
The Opposition wants the MDBP to deliver an extra 450 gigalitres of water for the environment.
'Robo-debt' kept in the dark
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is refusing to give up details of its ‘robo-debt’ scheme.
Broadband confusion widespread
The ACCC says 80 per cent of consumers are confused about broadband speed information.
Political twists cloud energy fix
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refined his line of attack on renewable energy.
Hunt signs insurance hike
The cost of private health insurance for Australian families is on the rise.
Money lost in savings measure
1.5 million Australians will see a reduction in Family Tax Benefit (FTB) supplements after changes proposed this week.
Racist views seen rising
A new survey shows an increasing number of people think Australia is a racist country.
Turnbull returns IAC
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has rebuilt the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC).
ATO issues threaten tax time
Tax time is looming for the ATO, as it scrambles to recover from a disastrous pre-Christmas online meltdown.
DHS micro-strikes lined up
There could be some interruption to government services next week, as one of the biggest federal departments takes strike action.