Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2019
Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) and power generators are being hobbled by policy and pricing limitations, a major study of the sector says.
Academy adds new fellows
Ground-breaking Australian scientists have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Boat regulation probed
A senate hearing has heard maritime safety standards are being compromised because the peak regulator is too busy.
Carp cull questioned
Experts have questioned the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP), saying it falls short on safety and efficacy.
Adani approval shunted along
The Queensland Premier says Adani’s Carmichael coal mine should be approved within 3 weeks.
AMA warns of US drift
The president of the AMA says Australia’s health system is becoming concerningly similar to the United States'.
Joyce pushes new coal
Barnaby Joyce says building a new coal-fired power station is a moral imperative.
NAPLAN tests checked
An official inquiry will look at technical issues plaguing the NAPLAN school tests.
Service Australia to bring tech boost
The Federal Government is setting up a new agency called Service Australia.
PM sits down with PS heads
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put the hard word on federal department secretaries.
Adani backed by region
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Cyber heads to pad posture
The Australian Cyber Security Centre wants new people to uplift the agency’s cyber posture.
EU tightens cyber regime
The EU has agreed to a new mechanism to freeze hackers' assets and ban them from entry anywhere in world.
Health pledges should be kept
The newly-returned Morrison Government should be held to account for massive health promises.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
LNP would keep public cap
The public sector would help pay for many of the LNP’s policies announced during the election.