Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2020
A Melbourne man has become the first to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
RBA outlines new moves
The Reserve Bank laid out five new measures this week, all in an effort to tackle the ongoing financial crisis.
PC calls for Aboriginal office
The Productivity Commission has called for measures to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the centre of policy evaluation.
MDBA opens new doors
Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has launched a Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) office in Murray Bridge.
Broke firm scheme slows
Hundreds of victims of dodgy businesses are going broke while waiting for a new compensation scheme.
Inaction costs counted
Economists say Australia will lose more than $3 trillion over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed.
Sub stoush could be costly
The Defence Department is in a contract dispute over the escape and rescue equipment for Australian submarines.
Bushfire report released
The ‘Black Summer’ bushfire royal commission has concluded and released its report.
Federal corruption moves loom
The Federal Government has put up a draft version of its planned Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC).
One-man firm gets big deal
A controversial aged care executive has received $1 million in government funding.
Privacy review progresses
The terms of reference have been released for the government’s planned review of the Privacy Act.
Targets seen as start only
Experts say the world needs to think beyond renewable energy targets (RETs) to ensure a sustainable future.
Taylor's claims probed
Reports say federal MP Angus Taylor knew figures he used to attack Sydney’s Lord Mayor were wrong within hours of making the claims.