Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2020
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
NDIS review calls for improvements
A federal investigation has called for sweeping changes to the oversight of vulnerable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recipients.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Help needed to save research
The Federal Government has been told to invest in preserving Australia’s research assets.
'Sports rort' probe continues
An inquiry has heard the Federal Government wanted to expand its sports grants scheme to fund more projects in target seats.
Spy watch deemed weak
New research suggests oversight of Australia’s spy agencies is weak compared to its Five Eyes allies.
On-farm scheme could continue
The federal water minister may top up a major drought rebate scheme that has run dry.