Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2019
RBA sees 'turning point'
The RBA governor says Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point”.
Another agency linked to AFP raids
Reports suggest an agency other than the AFP supported raids on journalists.
Centrelink suspensions unpicked
New data shows over 120,000 welfare recipients had payments suspended despite having a valid reason.
HealthEngine hit with data claim
HealthEngine - an app used nationwide for a range of sensitive duties - is facing huge penalties.
High Court rules on tweet case
A former public servant has lost a free speech High Court case over tweets criticising government policies.
ACCC to inspect Murray market
The ACCC will study who owns what in the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water market.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
MP calls for port claw-back
A federal MP has called for the Chinese lease on Darwin Port to be scrapped, and for the site to be ‘nationalised’.
Australia seeks emergency oil
Australia is negotiating the purchase of millions of barrels of oil from the US.
Coal delay questioned
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has discussed big delays for Australian thermal coal at Chinese ports.
Dodgy childcare centres shut
Ten dodgy childcare providers have been suspended or shut down during the first three months of this year.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.
New water cop announced
Governments have agreed to put a new inspector-general in charge of tackling water theft and other integrity issues.
Australia plugs trade talks
Australia has expressed disappointment at increasing global tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Bishop scores ANU spot
Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop will become the first female chancellor of the Australian National University.