Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2021
RBA documents suggest a rise in superannuation would cause wage growth to stall.
Upset over slow sub plan
Defence is reportedly considering scrapping its $80 billion contract with French submarine builder Naval Group.
ANSTO aids cathode quest
Australian experts are helping design new cathodes for high-performing sodium ion batteries.
Cameco approval uncovered
Media investigations reveal a curious timeline for the approval of a new uranium mine.
PPE not safe from slave labour
Concern has been raised about the use of slave labour in producing PPE.
WHO team lands in China
A team of WHO investigators have landed in China, ready to find out more about the origins of COVID-19.
ACCC calls for insurance change
The ACCC has released a report saying Northern Australian communities need more affordable insurance.
Treasurer slams Google tests
The Treasurer has reacted to Google’s ‘experiment’ with Australian search results.
PS grads hit parity
Gender parity has been achieved across most of the public sector's graduate programs.
Local spots on forest list
Australia is the only developed nation on a new list of global deforestation hotspots.
CDR options expanded
The ACCC says it has made some important amendments to the Consumer Data Right Rules.
COVID boosts government trust
People’s trust in government in Australia appears to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health head calls for green focus
Experts want the health sector to show the same leadership on climate change as during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Vape laws restrict liquid
Liquid nicotine will become a prescription-only product from October this year.
Funds back new jabs
The Federal Government has funded trials for new COVID-19 vaccines that could have a number of benefits over current treatments.
Assange kept from US for now
A British court has rejected a US bid to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
MDBA sees high flows
Authorities claim the River Murray will continue to flow at maximum capacity over summer to meet demand for water through the system.