Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2022
Senator Jacqui Lambie says the governor-general’s compliance with Scott Morrison’s ministerial power grab is an insight into ADF culture.
Price rise release questioned
Queensland's Energy Minister has questioned whether Scott Morrison was involved in delaying release of new energy prices.
Russians bristle at embassy move
Russia's embassy in Australia is threatening legal action after its lease in Canberra was terminated.
Safeguard talks launched
The Australian government is consulting industry and broader stakeholders on its emissions reduction rules.
Silence over Chinese port deal
Defence is keeping its national security review of a Chinese-owned company's lease of Darwin Port secret.
Treasury releases skills outline
The federal treasury has released an issues paper ahead of the government’s two-day jobs and skills summit.
Vaccine review released
The ANAO has reviewed Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and found it came too late ...
'Kids-for-cash' judges told to pay
Two former judges in the US have been charged over a scheme to send children to private prisons for kickbacks.
EV incentives considered
The Albanese government is considering imposing carbon emissions rules on new car sales to boost electric vehicle take-up.
Charity tour gets rolling
The Albanese Government has launched town hall consultations with the charity sector.
DTA seeks data panel
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is looking for a new data centre panel to launch in 2023.
Morrison probe suggested
Politicians are pushing for parliament’s privileges committee to probe Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial appointments.
Russia run off NCA site
The National Capital Authority (NCA) has terminated the Russian embassy’s lease in Canberra.
CCC head makes federal suggestions
A legal expert says the Federal Government should look to WA when creating its national anti-corruption body.
Energy MPs reach agreement
Australia’s federal, state and territory energy ministers have voted to focus on emissions reduction as an energy goal.
Ex-PM's secret posts slammed
Reports say former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into additional federal government portfolios when in office.
ARENA funds steam test
ARENA is funding a pilot project to generate steam from stored thermal energy.
Boat call details emerge
New details have emerged about the controversial move to publicise an election day boat interception.
Fine for lack of RAT data
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined two pharmaceutical companies over low quality rapid antigen tests (RATs).
Google fined for hidden location
Google has been ordered to pay $60 million for misleading consumers.