Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2020
Drought funds flow to LNP seats
It has been revealed that the Federal Government ignored its own criteria in awarding millions worth of drought grants.
PM faces colour-coded questions
The Prime Minister has dodged questions about the ongoing ‘sports rorts’ scandal, as new details deepen the dodginess.
Victoria AG wants OAM rescinded
Victoria's Attorney-General has called for Bettina Arndt to be stripped of her Order of Australia award.
ARENA needs lifeline
Experts want the Morrison government to save the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Climate costs loom
Economists say Australian living standards will slip due to the cost of a changing climate.
Open letter demands action
Eighty of Australia's top academics have declared an “urgent need for deep cuts” to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Funds caught in water fight
Federal funding for New South Wales has been caught in an ongoing water dispute.
AER backs new link
The energy regulator says there is a ‘robust’ business case for a $1.5 billion electricity interconnector between SA and NSW.
Canavan consults on gas plan
The federal resources minister is looking at a new gas reservation policy.
Defence gets new CTO
The Department of Defence has found a new permanent chief technology officer (CTO) within its ranks.
Health leaks questioned
Legal experts have criticised the Federal Government for releasing highly sensitive medical records to police ...
Hunt faces interference claim
Health Minister Greg Hunt has been accused of interfering in the review of a medical product.
Wyatt green-lights uranium plan
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has approved further uranium exploration in the NT.
Ex-minister lands at Boeing
Former defence minister Brendan Nelson has received a plum posting as president of Boeing Australia.
'Sports rort' scandal continues
Pressure is increasing on the Federal Government over the biased allocation of sports funds.
New details on $80m water deal
New documents raise new questions about an $80 million water deal involving a government minister.
Australia-Japan sign hydrogen deal
The Australian Government has signed a joint statement of cooperation on hydrogen fuel with Japan.