Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2020
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
JobSeeker level surveyed
Economists have been surveyed about the appropriate level of welfare in Australia.
UK launching tech regulator
The UK is setting up a new watchdog for Google, Facebook and other tech giants.
Equality efforts on 'autopilot'
New data shows a decline in employer action on gender equality prior to the impact of COVID-19.
High cost for Cormann's bid
Outgoing finance minister Mathias Cormann is flying around Europe on a private RAAF jet to bid for a new job at the OECD.
Oration urges deep links
Experts say it is more important than ever to learn from ancient Australian cultures.
PM pushes China links
The Prime Minister wants Australia’s public service to “keep up the dialogue” with Chinese counterparts.
Safety nets saved 500k
Research shows JobKeeper, JobSeeker and Coronavirus Supplement saved 500,000 families from financial distress.
Green light for gas giant
The Narrabri Gas Project has received federal approval, despite concerns for water resources.
Koala help announced
The Federal Government has put up new funds to help ease the decline in koala numbers.
New head for plasma lab
ANSTO has appointed one of the world’s leading plasma accelerator experts as its Leader of the Centre for Accelerator Science.
ADF support needs increase
Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans are calling for support after a landmark inquiry into allegations of war crimes.
Audit finds Census issues
An audit has warned that not all the lessons of the 2016 Census failure have been learned.
PM may not use Kyoto trick
Scott Morrison has suggested he may not use Kyoto ‘carry-over’ credits to help meet Paris agreement targets.
AFP targets CFMEU
Police have raided union offices across Sydney, but the unions say they are missing some big issues.
Grim report alleges SAS crimes
A war crimes inquiry has found evidence of 39 alleged murders by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.
Party picks questioned
The number of political public service appointments is creeping up, according to one insider.