Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2018
Contentious NAPLAN data was released this week amid argument about its validity.
Basin probe avoids some authorities
South Australia's Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission will not cross–examine federal officials.
Cormann takes on PS role
The Morrison Government has combined the public service and finance portfolios and given them to Mathias Cormann ...
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Drought climate link ignored
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
CSIRO plan to tap hydro rise
CSIRO has laid out a plan for Australia to maximise its role in the growing hydrogen industry.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Nauru moves highlight crisis
A succession of critically ill asylum seeker children are being brought from Nauru.
Parkinson backs APS spill actions
The top public servant has denied playing a part in payback against ministers who turned on Malcolm Turnbull.
Single APS statement mooted
An ongoing review could call for the creation of a single mission statement for the whole public service.
Joyce accused of river influence
Barnaby Joyce has been accused of tilting the MDBA towards irrigation interests over the environment.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
NBN ditches price split
NBN chief Bill Morrow has backpedalled on charges that could have seen regional customers paying more for broadband services.
PM makes new NEG moves
The Prime Minister has announced more changes to the NEG in a bid to appease conservative uproar.