Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2021
Conservative stalwart Kevin Andrews has lost preselection for his seat, ousting him after almost 30 years.
Disclosures show cost of favour
The latest AEC election donation data shows the cost of influence-peddling at the federal and state levels.
New ads back COVID jabs
The Federal Government has launched a $24 million COVID vaccine advertising campaign.
New head for sports body
The Australian Sports Commission has its first ever female leader, with the appointment of Josephine Sukkar.
Big cable plan moving
Progress has been made on a planned $22 billion cable from the NT to Singapore.
Catholic schools get loose funds
NSW catholic schools have been given free rein on a $230 million taxpayer ‘slush fund’.
Data61 testing key data tool
Experts are working on new privacy tools to protect government databases.
Payouts for asylum data leak
Home Affairs has been ordered to compensate asylum seekers over a data breach.
CEFC backs ag app
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a $5 million project to drive down emissions from the agriculture sector.
Frydenberg calms Pfizer fears
The federal treasurer says Australia’s planned COVID-19 vaccine rollout is still on track.
New deals force green thinking
Australia is set to sign up to new agreements that will require it to integrate climate and pricing risks in its investments.
TGA backs Pfizer jab
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval to Pfizer Australia for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Google threats muted in EU
Google has again threatened to stop making its search engine available in Australia.
Tudge lumped with uni revival
Education Minister Alan Tudge says it will be “very difficult” to get many foreign students back this year.
City asylum seekers freed
At least 26 refugees and asylum seekers have been freed from a Melbourne hotel after years in immigration detention.
Survey aimed at missed APS
A new survey is seeking the views of thousands of Australian Public Service workers employed through labour hire.
Unemployment slides to 6.6pc
A drop in Australia's unemployment level has been taken as an early sign of economic recovery.