Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2019
Littleproud plugs water audits
Industry-run water efficiency projects are being audited, the Government claims.
NDIS sex therapy questioned
Advocacy groups want the National Disability Insurance Scheme to pay for sexual services.
PM hopes to reduce dark rate
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed a new suicide prevention adviser.
Local recycling suggested
The recycling industry wants to kickstart the domestic market to reduce the reliance on Asian countries.
Recognition bid launched
Conservatives are divided over the Morrison government's plan for Indigenous recognition.
Encryption talks skip local firms
The Home Affairs department does not appear to have consulted with local tech companies about encryption laws.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.
AFP seeking media scalps
Reports say the AFP demanded the private travel details of a senior ABC journalist.
Big mark from LNG methane
Experts say the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom could contribute to climate change as much as coal.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
BCA welcomes tax cut passage
Business groups and the stock market are celebrating the passage of $158 billion in personal income tax cuts.
Expat tax still lingering
The Coalition says it is committed to a plan to change capital gains tax for expats, despite the window for its initial bill closing.
NDIS execs bailing
Questions are being asked after the exodus of several board members from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Anti-union bill returns
The Morrison government has introduced a bill to make deregistering unions and disqualifying officials easier.
Dutton defends encrypted access
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says having access to encrypted messages is already helping.
Geoscience tightens belt
Geoscience Australia says budget cuts and increased costs have left it seeking $5 million in savings.
PM to probe private leaps
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.