Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2021
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has accepted a new role with the International Competition Network.
Unis short on specific risks
Australia’s main university lobby is unsure which countries are a foreign interference risk.
Human rights picks risk rating
The Federal Government’s hand-picking of human rights commissioners may put Australia's rights rating at risk.
Porter exposes blind trust
Former attorney-general Christian Porter has been asked to disclose who paid his legal fees.
CEFC backs synthetic meat
The Federal Government is funding a new range of meat and dairy alternatives.
Docs want green effort
Doctors are now urging the Federal Government to take on stronger climate change targets.
Passport tech questioned
Tech experts say Australia is heading for a patchwork vaccine passport system that may not meet international standards.
Union wants super deal stopped
The ACTU wants the Treasurer to block the takeover of Commonwealth Bank’s superannuation fund.
AIHW measures COVID effects
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a new report into the broad health effects of COVID-19 on Australians so far.
ARENA remit expanded
ARENA can now fund carbon capture and storage projects, and more uses of gas power.
UK scraps passport plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ditched the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine passport plan just days after it was announced.
Disturbing 'warrants' sail through
Australia’s newest mass surveillance laws deal a damaging blow to digital rights.
F-35 issues continue
More questions have been asked about the future of the F-35 fighter jet program.
Tehan backs vax waiver
Australia will support the waiving of intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
Union calls for wage change
Australia Post staff have scored a 3 per cent pay rise for the next three years.
Court actions don't delay Beetaloo drilling
The Federal Government is paying taxpayer money to oil and gas companies to open up the NT’s Beetaloo Basin, despite legal issues.
Journals rally for climate call
More than 200 scientific journals have put out a simultaneous call for climate action.
Split views on vax models
Analysts are picking apart the Federal Government’s much-lauded Doherty modeling.