Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2022
New stats reveal a concerning rate of self-harm cases among Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans.
ATO digs out Rio tax
The ATO has secured an agreement for Rio Tinto to pay a nearly $1 billion tax avoidance settlement.
RBA probe starting soon
A review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is set to start within days.
Activist warns of Greens risk
A leading environmental activist has warned the Greens not to sink Labor’s 43 per cent emissions cut target.
Sheep tag plan forming
The NSW and federal governments are rushing to respond to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Ex-MPs face new charges
Former New South Wales Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly are facing criminal charges.
Light shone on dark report
An official report shows Australia’s land and wildlife are being gradually destroyed.
Whistleblower case maintained
The Attorney-General has refused to drop the prosecution of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
Court hears Vault 7 claims
A former CIA software engineer has been charged over the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history.
Pandemic payments extended
Pandemic leave disaster payments will continue for certain workers until the end of September ...
Report reveals friendly posts
A new report shows one in five federal government board positions are filled by political appointees.
Big names look to skills summit
The Prime Minister has announced a national jobs and skills summit to be held in September.
Childhood jabs drop
The global COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the biggest drop in childhood vaccinations in three decades.
Stats show work struggle
Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen to 3.5 per cent and employers say they are still struggling to find staff.
Abbott slam recalled
Former prime minister Julia Gillard will give talks to mark the 10-year anniversary of her anti-misogyny speech directed at ...
ASPC updates COVID memo
The Australian Public Service Commission (ASPC) has issued new advice for federal agencies to manage COVID-19.
Delayed DV plan surfaces
Evidence to support a 10-year domestic violence plan has been revealed after an extensive Morrison government delay.
Uni review welcomed
Education Minister Jason Clare says he will address some serious matters in the university sector.
Green price slide slows
Officials have confirmed that renewables remain the cheapest source of electricity, but cost reductions are stalling.