Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2017
The Federal Government says the “success” of its cashless welfare card trial means it will continue.
DNA map shows ancient moves
An advanced DNA project has mapped the connection to country of Indigenous Australians.
FOI reveals NDIS chaos
Documents obtained under freedom-of-information show almost no-one was ready when the nationwide NDIS rollout began.
PM pushes vaccines nationwide
The Federal Government wants to ban unvaccinated children from childcare centres.
Reforms aim to keep internet open
One of the internet’s founding fathers says tech giants must fight fake news.
DHS unclear on debt letter sources
It is still unknown how many overpayment errors have been caused by Centrelink.
CEFC disagrees with 'clean coal' push
The CEFC has rejected the Government's claim that renewables lead to blackouts.
ABC cuts to fund rural services
The national broadcaster is cutting to 200 jobs to fund new content and regional services.
Senator's claims labelled dangerous
The medical community has condemned dangerous comments by a federal senator.
Greens' bid to kill coal
The Greens are calling for the phase-out of coal mining over the next ten years.
Quiggin calls for power buy-back
A leading economist says the only way to fix the energy grid is to return it to public ownership.
Specialist fee range reviewed
A new report highlights the massive differences between fees charged by medical specialists.
Tech writers compile NBN review
While NBN Co drags its heels, outside forces have reported on its progress.
UK allows embryo editing
UK scientists have gained regulatory approval to genetically modify human embryos.
Big banks forge security link
The national security and finance sectors are coming together to form a new intelligence alliance.
Gap in Cash Converters' ASIC deal
ASIC has been criticised for a deal allowing Cash Converters to refund millions of dollars worth of loans.
Hinch's list may not work
A criminal behavioural expert says Senator Derryn Hinch's proposal for a sex offenders register may be misguided.