Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2018
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) wants more money so that it can provide more up-to-date inflation figures.
Britain bags big ship deal
Britain's BAE Systems has secured a $35 billion contract to build nine Hunter class frigates in Adelaide.
Child redress scheme starts
The national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse is now open.
NAPLAN review launched
Education ministers have launched a review of the publication of NAPLAN data and its relationship to teaching.
Committee critical of digital switch
A Senate committee has slammed government efforts at digital transformation.
Military 'call-out' rules reformed
New reforms have been tabled that would make it easier to call in the military.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Senate probe calls for plastic ban
A Senate inquiry has recommended all single-use plastics be banned by 2023.
Frydenberg backs new coal
Energy minister Josh Frydenberg says he would welcome a new coal-fired power plant in Australia.
MDBA accused of micro-management
A scientist has accused the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) of “interfering” with his work.
NBN looks at bush rates
NBN Co is looking at a new pricing regime that could see internet access in the bush attract higher charges.
ANAO wants big gift list
The audit office has called for a government-wide policy for gifts and benefits received by public servants.
Tax cuts backed by Senate
Personal income tax will be cut by $144 billion over the next seven years after the Senate approved the Government's progressive income tax cuts.
Coalition questions energy deal
Tony Abbott says he was misled by bureaucrats when he signed Australia up to the Paris climate agreement.
Katherine contamination reviewed
The Department of Defence has been slammed at a community meeting in Katherine over the PFAS chemical contamination scandal.
NAIF funds powerful combo
The Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will fund a $516 million solar/hydro project in far north Queensland.
Defence fights outsource issue
Defence is struggling to deal with its outsourced IT service providers making undocumented changes.
Social Services seeks new tech
The Department of Social Services is preparing to ‘hyperconverge’ its infrastructure.
Feds concerned language lacking
The English language requirements for people seeking permanent residency could change ...