Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2022
Big funds for energy shift
The Federal Government has pledged to create jobs and spur investment in new energy industries.
CEFC backs ACEN works
Taxpayer funds are helping developer ACEN to build an 8 GW renewables portfolio.
COVID cause goes unaddressed
An international task force has found COVID-19’s origins were “most likely zoonotic”, but the world has largely failed to deal with the cause.
Medibank could face ransom
Medibank has revealed hackers had access to the data of at least 4 million customers.
PM mulls power play
The Prime Minister says he will consider electricity market intervention, with prices predicted to soar.
School funding slammed
The federal government has been criticised over a “private school cash splash” announced this week.
APS warned of new reviews
The federal public service minister has put the sector on warning about capability reviews.
Battle looms over IR bill
The Albanese government has put forth a new workplace relations bill covering work flexibility and the gender pay gap.
Funds flow to giant shortcut
This week’s federal budget carries over previous funding to seal one of Australia's most iconic stretches of desert road.
Budget shifts water spend
This week’s federal budget reveals dramatically different priorities on water projects to the previous government.
Green money detailed
This week’s federal budget brings new money and planned reforms for the Australian environment.
Study money stays low
The latest federal budget includes some conservative increases in research funding.
Defence slows in job drive
The Australian military is struggling to meet ambitious recruitment and retention targets.
NACC circumstances questioned
Concern has been raised about changes to plans for a national corruption court.
AER releases equity strategy
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says it is starting a journey towards energy equity.
Australia to join methane deal
The Federal Government says Australia will sign up to a global pledge to reduce methane emissions.
Data fines hiked
The Federal Government says it will greatly increase fines for serious data breaches.
Defence gets tech boost
This week’s federal budget includes nearly $2 billion for new Defence communications tech.