Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2023
Global experts have called for urgent actions to address declining male fertility.
Gas plan process open
The Australian Government has released a discussion paper and opened consultations on a national Future Gas Strategy.
NACC running quietly
The NACC says there has been no media coverage for most anti-corruption reports so far.
Schools warned of hack threat
Australia's national cyber security coordinator has warned schools are prime targets for ransomware groups.
Space Force pauses AI
The US Space Force has paused the use of AI tools due to data security concerns.
Strikes hit flight body
Safety concerns have prompted a strike at one of Australia’s safety regulators.
Wallet regulation proposed
Apple and Google digital wallets will soon fall under the same payment rules as credit cards and EFTPOS.
Weather shift suggested
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) researchers are pushing for a reevaluation of how El Niño and La Niña events are classified.
Mental commitment called for
Authorities say National Safe Work Month is a time to commit to a workplace free from physical and psychological harm.
AER has Snowy concerns
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has raised concerns about the growing market power of Snowy Hydro.
Clean power boost called
AEMO and energy industry leaders are calling for urgent clean energy action.
PC offices compared
A culture review has found the Productivity Commission's Canberra is best with a ‘blokey’ culture.
Qantas favour laid out
Qantas has been compelled to disclose the identities of senior public servants and statutory officers granted exclusive membership to its Chairman's Lounge.
Services strike to slow phones
Services Australia has requested customers to postpone office visits and phone inquiries amid strike action this week.
Crypto-watch tool tested
A banking test lab has created a bitcoin monitoring system to offer authorities insights into cryptocurrency usage patterns.
PwC heads set to appear
Kevin Burrowes, the CEO of PwC Australia, is set to take the hot seat at a Senate inquiry into consulting.
Student visa grift targeted
The Albanese Government says it is taking steps to enhance integrity in the international education sector.
DAFF seeks strikes
Staff at the DAFF could take industrial over their dissatisfaction with the government's wage proposal.