Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - December, 2019
The Nationals leader has defended his defiance of a Senate order over regional grants scheme, despite initial advice.
Failing allocations bought out
A new, $30 million water buyback is aimed at helping struggling farming families along the lower Darling River.
Fire chiefs plan summit
A group of former fire chiefs has accused the Australian government of being “asleep at the wheel” on climate policy.
Southern states reject review
Some state are refusing to help the Commonwealth review their water-sharing.
Doctors back local torture victim
A joint letter from over 100 doctors urges Australia to protect imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
ACCC to gain tech powers
The market power of Facebook and Google will soon be subject to a digital code of conduct.
Carbon plan slammed at UN
Australia has been slammed for its policy of using old carbon credits to count towards future emissions targets.
MYEFO shows surplus slip
The Federal Government’s budget surplus has been revised down to $5 billion amid a forecast revenue slump.
Report lays green path
Authorities say over 30 gigawatts of new clean power generation will be needed ...
ASIC watching green risks
ASIC has launched a new climate change risk surveillance program for Australia’s biggest companies.
Gambling probe proposed
Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Reverend Tim Costello want a royal commission into gambling and sports betting.
Hospital lists slip
Australia's top doctors say the country's public hospitals are “going backwards”.
Liu denies CCP links
A Liberal party member has denied links to the Chinese Communist Party, despite references to China’s Belt and Road initiative on event invitations.
VET fee wipe continues
The Federal Government is still in the process of wiping almost $500 million in dodgy VET fees.
Adani pipe plan advanced
The Federal Government has referred Adani’s pipe plan for environmental approval without applying the federal water trigger.
Russia plugs nuclear ship
Russia has suggested Australia follow its lead by building an offshore, floating nuclear reactor.
AEMC predicts price fall
Official forecasts predict power prices will fall in most Australian states and territories over the next three years.
Aged care commission continues
The aged care royal commission is holding its next public hearing in Canberra this week.
Albanese makes country run
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has backed coal exports as he prepares to tour regional Queensland.