Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2022
The National Carp Control Plan has been handed to the Agriculture Department after years of delays.
Push to protect mineral rights
Experts say mineral security is essential to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but is not explicitly part of them.
SA questions recovery test
The Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council is preparing to hold a pivotal water recovery debate.
Rail review leader picked
Australia's former Energy Security Board chair has been chosen to scrutinise the controversial 1,700km Inland Rail project.
CSIRO offers cyber security boost
CSIRO is offering its expertise to support businesses working in the cyber security sector.
Green shift costs assessed
A set of new reports say Australia’s renewable energy transition will lower power costs, but will be an expensive process.
Marketing spend slammed
A review of official advertising finds governments routinely spending public money to spruik their own achievements.
PM to tighten military purse
The Albanese government says it will set up an “early warning” system for military projects running late and over budget.
Regulator eyes online claims
The ACCC is running internet sweeps to target “greenwashing” and fake online reviews.
IMF warns of instability
A leader of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the world is heading towards an age of greater instability.
Oil cabal cutting production
A cartel of oil producers have agreed to cut production to drive up prices.
ASIC rates questioned
An analysis suggests fewer than 1 per cent of complaints to ASIC will be investigated.
Confidence rises following poll
Public confidence in the Federal Government has sharply increased since the May election, according to new data.
Data scanned for Optus issues
Services Australia is using data matching to scan Medicare details for Optus hack victims.
Interim pay rise announced
The Federal Government has proposed a 3 per cent pay increase for commonwealth public servants.
Antarctic issues uncovered
Australians working in Antarctica report a widespread and predatory culture of sexual harassment and displays.
New species plan released
The Federal Government says it wants to prevent any new extinctions of plants and animals.
Isolation rules relaxing
National Cabinet has agreed Australians will no longer have to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 form October 14.
MPs warned of new taps
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has hinted at new details of the planned federal corruption court.
Optus expected to open up
The Federal Government has slammed Optus for its handling of a major cyber-attack.
Rail planning "rush" alleged
A former Inland Rail project director claims plans for the $14 billion freight line were “done in a rush”.