Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2023
First Nations groups have launched a legal challenge over a water plan.
Tipping points draw closer
The United Nations University is sounding alarm bells about six critical tipping points with potentially irreversible consequences.
Water sales sizzle
Irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin have sold almost double the amount of water the federal government initially sought ...
DEWR strike supported
Employees at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) have opted to strike.
Experts unite for heath call
Major health journals have united to urge the WHO to declare a global health emergency.
JobKeeper issues exposed
A review has found tough measures to claw back JobKeeper funds would have undermined the scheme.
Mixed results in TPB report
The Tax Practitioners’ Board (TPB) has grappled with the challenge of identifying unregistered tax service providers.
Animals spared in better tests
CSIRO is helping to push the scientific world beyond the need for animal testing models.
Finance has eyes on Scyne
The PwC spinoff working with the federal government will be closely monitored, insiders say.
Auditor shortage outlined
The ASIC chairman says Australia is experiencing an auditor shortage because the work is unattractive and underpaid.
Defence seeks intel tech
The Department of Defence is seeking a data-as-a-service solution for industrial intelligence.
Focus on male influence
The Federal Government has launched a $3.5 million initiative targeting harmful social media influences on young men.
Sharing deal stalls
Reports say digital credential sharing between Services Australia and Service NSW has paused.
State spending slows
Experts say planned infrastructure spending has dropped by nearly $12 billion in real terms this year.
MDBA backs sampling
Citizen scientists are being called to swap their backyards for a local waterway.