Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2018
Gov sites caught in cryptojack
Australian government websites have been covertly used to mine for cryptocurrencies.
DHS data match makes savings
Despite criticism and scandals, the Federal Government is celebrating the money it has saved with its welfare crackdown.
Council studies tourism risk
The Climate Council says Australia’s iconic natural wonders are at risk.
CECV claims private imbalance
The Catholic sector says Australia’s elite private schools receive an extra $747 million each year ...
APVMA move probed
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is facing a new inquiry.
Indigenous plan "effectively abandoned"
A new review accuses the Federal Government of abandoning its Closing the Gap policy.
PM&C review looms
Recent failures have triggered a review of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
Warning over dole expansion
Advocates say a dramatic expansion of the federal government’s work-for-the-dole program will put jobseekers into unsafe work environments.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.