Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2019
Taylor wades deeper into grass dispute
More details have emerged about Angus Taylor’s grasslands saga.
Airservices class action crashes
Airservices Australia’s former managers have lost hope of a class action to claw back millions in extra pay.
Carry-over credits slammed
Pacific nations do not want Australia to use carry-over credits to meet climate change commitments.
China's Antarctic bid blocked
China is being hampered in its push to control the summit of the Antarctic ice sheet.
Clean power to provide 35 per cent
Thirty-five per cent of Australia’s electricity needs will be met by clean sources within two years, analysts say.
Crown slammed for China links
Gambling giant Crown has been criticised for alleged links to Chinese crime syndicates.
HILDA shows income decline
The HILDA survey suggests conditions are not improving for most Australians.
$21m for dementia efforts
Federal funding has been provided to support 13 new dementia research projects.
Centrelink data-matching again
Centrelink will do more data-matching to find suspected welfare fraud.
Complex tax deprives Africa
Experts say Australian miners have shifted about $1.1 billion in profit out of Africa in just one year.
Emissions figures lag
Angus Taylor delayed releasing figures showing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions were rising.
Energy Minister inquiry looms
The Federal Energy Minister could face a formal inquiry into alleged backroom meetings.
Skipped meals common on Newstart
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Newstart recipients have to skip meals.
US eyes new Darwin port
The United States military is preparing a $300 million push to expand naval facilities in northern Australia.
ACCC wants eyes on tech giants
The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
RBA boss explains intent
Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe has reiterated the value of targeting consumer price rises.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.