Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2022
A federal MP has accused coal exporters of using faked reports on the cleanliness of their coal.
Aged mandate backed
Researchers say mandating COVID-19 vaccination for aged care staff in Australia was a successful policy.
Corrupt ruffle welcomed
Insiders say the soon-to-be-established National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) should ruffle feathers.
Nations back telco buy-out
The US and Japan are backing the Australian government's support of Telstra in its purchase of the Pacific's largest telco.
Santos pause continues
Santos' giant Barossa gas project will remain on hold while the Federal Court considers an appeal.
Spy body issues cyber test
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has issued an urgent cyber self-hygiene check to small businesses.
Thodey speaks on PS review
David Thodey has reflected on progress since his review of the public service.
Trust low in cyber sweep
Stats show consumers feel left out of national debate on cyber attacks and data security.
FWC blocks lockout
The industrial umpire has stopped a tugboat worker lockout that threatened Australia’s economic activity.
Funds to fight redress backlog
The Federal Government has pledged an extra $15 million to address a backlog in child abuse redress scheme.
Grim stats show ADF risk
This article contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm.
Leak protections boosted
The attorney-general says whistleblower and integrity reforms will help boost trust in government.
CSIRO leader leaving
CSIRO says its long-serving chief Dr Larry Marshall will conclude his third and final term in June 2023.
Funds flow to water works
The federal government is cracking down on shonky practices in the trading of water.
IR bill heads to Senate
The Federal Government's industrial relations bill has passed the lower house of Parliament.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
ACCC wants tech protections
The competition regulator wants new measures to address harms from digital platforms to Australian consumers.
AFP outlines Russia link
The Australian Federal Police have attributed the hacking data theft of Medibank customer information to Russia-based criminal groups.
Post prices rising
Australia Post is planning to increase the price of its reserved ordinary letter service.