Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2019
NAPLAN switch delayed
A new deadline has been set for the transition to online-only NAPLAN after a series of technical glitches.
Joyce's farm plans probed
A report from the audit office has found Barnaby Joyce expanded a farm finance scheme against the advice of Treasury.
DVA dubbed "adversarial"
The Minister for Veterans says the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has been “too adversarial” with compensation claims.
Key trees felled in ACT
Two eucalyptus trees sacred to Canberra's Indigenous community have been cut down.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Appeal to PM's climate morals
Over 150 religious leaders have called on Scott Morrison to block all new coal and gas projects.
New weather tech looms
A major rocket launch this week sent 24 new satellites into space, including some for Australia ...
ERF coal backing slammed
The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.
Porter proposes more protection
The Federal Government is reportedly looking to improve whistleblower protections for public servants.
RBA boss reflects on jobs
The Reserve Bank (RBA) says it “could do better” on creating jobs, and could cut interest rates again.
ALGA backs recognition vote
Australia’s councils want a referendum on giving local government constitutional recognition.
Dutton slams doctors' choice
The Home Affairs Minister says recent moves are making boat arrivals much more likely.
PS faces $4.9 billion hit
Figures show the Coalition's efficiency dividend could cut $4.9 billion from the public service over the next decade.
Slow going for Indigenous advance
An official audit has found the $5 billion Indigenous Advancement Strategy is not being properly evaluated.
Bradfield plan doused again
Experts have reviewed the Bradfield Scheme – a decades-old idea to pipe flood waters from Australia’s north to the arid centre.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Defence concern list revealed
The Defence department has been keeping a secret list of its costly blowouts and delays.
Adani gets green light
The Queensland Government has given the final green light to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Dutton signals spy moves
The Morrison government says its spies need more powers, but insists it is not considering having them spy on Australians.