Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2021
A federal Liberal staffer has been sacked after being filmed performing a lewd act on a female MP’s desk.
ANAO spots cyber gaps
The ANAO has revealed several federal departments are relying on “ad hoc” cyber security systems.
Defence tests AI drone
The RAAF has completed the first test flight of an Australian-designed military drone; the Loyal Wingman.
Ex-NDIS head slams 'robo-planning'
One of the architects of the NDIS says the government should re-think its new eligibility model.
MCA claims uranium 'sustainable'
Australia’s main mining lobby wants the EU to define nuclear power as ‘sustainable’.
Porter's return panned
The Attorney-General has been slammed for his plan to return to “full-time salary doing part-time work”.
TGA backs AstraZeneca jab
The TGA has approved the domestic production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
'Sports rorts' review released
An inquiry into the ‘sports rorts’ scandal says the Morrison government tried to avoid handing over evidence.
Gutted IR billed passed
The Morrison government has gutted its industrial relations omnibus bill in exchange for a win in the Senate.
Jobs rise out of lockdowns
Stats suggest hundreds of thousands of Australians have returned to paid employment after last year's lockdowns.
Jab site suffers early
The federal government's new vaccine booking website is already having some issues.
Staffer leaves after slur
A former Liberal staffer has resigned after accusations of sexist behaviour.
Staffers slam hiring process
Former Coalition staffers say the hiring process at Parliament House brushes over sexism and misogyny.
Clot fears stop rollouts
A string of European nations have halted their AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollouts over blood clot concerns.
Cormann rejects carbon borders
The OECD’s incoming secretary-general Mathias Cormann has urged caution over new carbon-pricing ideas.
Huge water bill probed
An internal probe is looking at why the federal government paid millions more than it needed for water.
Review rejects hoarding claims
Researchers say water hoarding and and speculation are not driving price rises in the Murray-Darling Basin.
ETU wants demerger laws repealed
Unions have slammed legislation that allows the break-up of the CFMMEU.
PM rejects revolt
The Federal Government has been accused of turning a deaf ear as thousands rallied for better treatment.
Porter sues over assault claim
The Attorney-General has launched defamation proceedings in the Federal Court against the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan.