Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2022
An audit has found a $184 million program funnelled money into marginal and Coalition-held seats at the last two elections.
Election meddling expected
Experts say Australia must act now to avoid online interference in the upcoming federal election.
Green advance 'shackled'
A new survey suggests outdated energy market rules could be holding back the transition to renewables.
WGEA stats show leave growing
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has published its data on the nation’s gender pay gap.
APS surveyed on burnout
A UNSW study reportedly says federal bureaucrats have been battling through COVID-related burnout.
Defence audit finds failures
An internal audit shows the Defence Department has been failing to comply with federal grants guidelines and rules.
Labor folds on religious bill
The federal government has decided to push for a Senate inquiry into key parts of its religious discrimination bills; avoiding a vote in the upper house.
Speakers shred government inaction
Two speakers brought strong messages for the Federal Government to the National Press Club this week.
States agree on digital ID
States and territories have agreed to prioritise a national digital identity system.
Trans kids kept unprotected
Plans to prevent schools from expelling transgender students have been taken off the table.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
Troll laws take precedence
The Attorney-General says laws about online trolls will dominate the final days of parliament before the next election.
Boomer blockade detailed
New research suggests millennials are being locked out of the housing market by older generations.
DPS harassment surveyed
One in 10 workers at the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) have reported bullying or harassment.
High-tech fire suits tested
An Australian government body is working on the firefighting uniform of the future.
Poll slams religious bill
A new poll has found a majority of voters reject the Coalition’s plan to allow discriminatory religious statements.
Pledge made for Reef at risk
The Prime Minister has pledged $1 billion for the Great Barrier Reef, while a new report shows the immense risk it faces.