Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2018
AEMO is setting up a national register of small-scale batteries and other distributed energy resources.
Report reveals health concerns
Experts say Australia’s health system is under strain and in urgent need of transformation.
East Timor spy claims in court
Claims of spying by the Australian Government have been heard in court for the first time.
Grattan gives growth tips
The Grattan Institute says regional towns should focus on keeping current residents before trying to attract new ones.
Welfare cut seems to work
Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Satellites spot river moves
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Women in STEM scheme starts
The Australian Academy of Science wants input on a national plan to get more women in STEM fields.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Former staff speak on Dutton's calls
Immigration insiders have spoken out about Peter Dutton's au pair interventions.
FWC switches systems
The Fair Work Commission has ditched a $3 million software system after using it for just 10 days.
PS fights cyber strike
Federal public servants from a range of departments will soon take part in cyber wargames.
MDBA report suggests split
A draft report says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) could be split into two separate institutions.