Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2020
Services Australia is taking serious cues from Service NSW – bringing in digital kiosks and other technological improvements.
Taylor spruiks CCS
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
Interference office suggested
Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have led some to suggest Australia should have a dedicated foreign interference commissioner.
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
Reforms predate review
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Cyber threats never ease
Defence Minister says constant cyber-attacks are the “new normal”, blurring the lines between “peace and war”.
Gov. systems dubbed 'critical'
The Home Affairs boss says cyber reforms will see government systems classed as critical infrastructure.
Execs rewarded on COVID support
Millions in bonuses are being paid to executives whose staff are on JobKeeper.
School money seems low
Public investment in Australia’s public education system is below the OECD average.
AFP searches NT Health site
The AFP has executed search warrants at the future home of the NT Health Department.
New case for PFAS contamination
A major beef processor has taken court action against the Australian Defence Force (ADF) over PFAS contamination.
Outsourcing surges
Reports say the Federal Government is now spending at least $5 billion per year on contractors.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
Green power impact plotted
A new study warns of mining threats to biodiversity caused by renewable energy production ...
Water market reforms outlined
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
Buybacks scrapped amid missing flows
The Water Minister says buybacks from farmers are over, while investigations show the Murray-Darling system is missing vast amounts of water.