Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2018
Soldiers could be deployed to help drought-stricken farmers across the eastern states.
PM was close to Reef money
More details have emerged about $443.8 million in reef funding that was awarded without a competitive tender process.
Wealth report reveals big gap
A new report on wage equality finds Australia's richest 20 per cent own almost two thirds of country's wealth.
AFP software to spare officers
The AFP is working on software to prevent staff being exposed to distressing digital evidence.
China will find 5G role
Huawei says China will be involved in Australia’s 5G network regardless of potential government bans.
Defence wants cyber help
The Defence Department wants help to develop cyber solutions for national security issues.
EV inaction called out
A Senate inquiry has heard Australian drivers could pay the price for inaction on electric vehicles.
NEG sessions could be split
A two-stage process might be used to get the national energy guarantee (NEG) happening.
MP faces misconduct claims
Labor MP Emma Husar is being investigated by her party over allegations of workplace bullying and misconduct.
NDIS team to catch crooks
The Federal Government is setting up a 100-person task force to catch people trying to rip off the NDIS.
Secretive compo stacks up
Bureaucratic bungles are costing taxpayers millions each year in secret compensation payments.
Tudge wants to judge 'values'
Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says migrants should sit an Australian “values” test ...
NEG set to drive down bills
New modelling has found Australian households would save about $150 every year on their power bills under the NEG.
PFAS probe hears of "living hell"
Residents in PFAS-affected areas have described their lives as a “living hell”.
Future Fund ethics questioned
The federal Future Fund is reportedly benefiting from widespread underpayment and exploitation ...
Hunt stops Insta spend
The federal health department will halt a scheme that has paid over $600,000 to popular Instagram users.
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
NEG study finds wrong effects
Modelling suggests the National Energy Guarantee will raise electricity prices, cripple renewables and do nothing for climate change.
Obesity experts want more data
Obesity experts want children's height and weight to be measured every two years.
Canavan defends NAIF spend
Changes could be on the way for the fund designed to turn northern Australia into an economic powerhouse.