Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2023
The Australian Government has proposed creating a marine zone the size of Germany in the Southern Ocean.
'Greenwashing' case underway
ASIC is, for the first time, taking a company to court over claims of ‘greenwashing’.
PS leader laments
A former leader of the public service has blamed the former Coalition government for Australia’s “hollowed out” public sector.
Bowen commits to Snowy
The energy minister concedes that the Snowy 2.0 project is problematic, but says it will not be canned.
Conflict costs measured
British scientists have calculated how much the war in Ukraine has affected global energy prices.
FEATURE: One Health to help links
Our feature article series returns this week with a dive into the ‘One Health’ philosophy.
Murray buybacks mulled
The Federal Government could restart water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan targets.
Rail hiring opens
The Federal Government is looking for new blood to realise its high-speed rail dreams.
SA to see health boost
The Federal Government has announced plans to open five urgent healthcare centres in South Australia, with four to be located in metropolitan areas and one in Mount Gambier.
Sanctions grow on anniversary
Australia has marked a year since the escalation of conflict between Russia and Ukraine by tightening...
Witness J insight sought
Remarks made in the sentencing of former intelligence officer Witness J could be released.
Inflation report shifts blame
New research suggests the main driver for inflation in Australia is excess corporate profits, not wages.
"Surge" to back OSB
Additional military aircraft and ships have been deployed to the north of Australia to support border protection efforts.
Court quiet on access change
The Federal Court has declined to release details about a vote to reduce access to legal documents.
Foreign bodies could be revealed
The Commonwealth may soon publicly identify countries that are responsible for foreign interference campaigns in Australia.
Tech firms probed on safety
Tech giants are being called to report on their measures for keeping children safe.
Bias seen in PEP-11 rejection
A judge has ruled that former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to reject a gas exploration licence off the coast of New South Wales was “infected by apprehended bias”.
Green path laid for industry
An expert consultation process has laid out a path to decarbonisation in Australia.