Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2020
Big fine for pain claims
The Federal Court has fined the makers of Voltaren Osteo Gel $4.5 million for breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
Bushfire health data detailed
The bushfire royal commission has been given an indication of the enormous toll on public health.
Consumer data scheme continues
Regulators are building a system to allow Australians more access to and power over their data.
Global leaders back clean power
Global energy leaders have highlighted the need for greater investment in clean energy.
Green majority possible
AEMO says that if the right measures are taken, Australia’s energy grid could support up to 75 per cent renewable energy.
Super scheme targeted
Fraudsters are targeting new measures that allow people early access to their superannuation.
Taylor backs low target
The Federal Government has spoken against raising its emissions reduction target.
Unlawful debts date back
The Attorney General has conceded that all Centrelink debts raised using income averaging are unlawful ...
ANU expects $225m hit
The Australian National University (ANU) expects a $225 million financial shortfall this year.
RBA suggests extension
Reserve Bank governor Phil Lowe says the JobKeeper program may need to be extended.
ANAO reports losses
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is losing money, and may have to do fewer audits.
Rail dream denied
A new report says Australia should abandon its dream of having a high-speed, east coast rail service.
LNP appears to oppose river listing
Reports suggest Murray-Darling systems were not assessed for endangered listing because the Coalition would not support it.
Top minds recognised
A new batch of Australia’s top scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Maths fail questions muted
The Prime Minister has taken responsibility for a $60 billion JobKeeper miscalculation.
UK questions Huawei 5G involvement
Reports say Australian security officials are glad to see the UK question Chinese telco Huawei.
COVID commission backs gas
Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will be led by gas, according to the Federal Government.