Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2020
The ATO has warned businesses not to use coronavirus subsidies to fund executive bonuses.
Cool mirror team honoured
Four academics share the 2020 PM's Prize for Science for their contributions to the detection of gravitational waves.
Female FWC role questioned
A new report finds female figures on the Fair Work Commission are being sidelined from Full Bench matters.
Archives rush to save AV
The National Archives is looking to use a $3 million investment to save 30,000 audiovisual records.
Door flaw hobbles choppers
The Defence Department has revealed that the MRH-90 helicopter fleet has a major flaw.
Experts expect missed targets
New analysis suggests industrial emissions will rise for another decade, despite government policies.
MDBA lacks key representation
The Murray Darling Basin Authority has no Indigenous board members, despite laws requiring Aboriginal representation.
River cop resigns
The man meant to police water use in the Murray-Darling system has resigned, leaving farmers feeling cheated.
Basic pay could cut poverty
Research finds a universal basic income in Australia would lift thousands out of poverty.
Inclusion study shows 2.5m offline
The latest national digital inclusion report shows many groups continue to miss out on the benefits of being online.
NBN pay questioned
NBN Co has defended spending millions of dollars on executive bonuses amid a severe economic depression.
ASIC advice bill questioned
ASIC chair James Shipton has stepped aside pending outcome of investigation into a massive tax advice bill.
Cormann goes green for OECD
Mathias Cormann has gone against his own previous views in his bid to lead the OECD.
Watches leave CEO sidelined
AusPost chief Christine Holgate has been stood down and the board put on notice.
Anti-bribery group goes live
The AFP and Attorney-General’s department have this week launched the Bribery Prevention Network ...
CIA Australian attack reported
Russian agents have been accused of a ‘microwave attack’ on CIA agents in Australia.
'Slavery' claimed in shipping
A transport workers' union says Australian ports are relying on “slavery”.
Airport cover-up probed
An attempted government cover-up over a bungled $30 million airport deal has been exposed.
Jobmaker gaps slammed
There are calls this week for tighter restrictions to stop companies raiding a hiring credit scheme.
Green goal could unleash billions
Research suggests that if Australia had a net zero emissions target, it could trigger $63 billion in new investment.