Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2023
Conflict of interest concerns have been raised around the Climate Change Authority.
Plibersek backs new coal
The Albanese government has approved its first new coal mine since it was elected last year.
Weather claims split
The United States and Australia have presented contrasting outlooks on the likelihood of an El Niño climate pattern emerging this year.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
CCS suffers cuts
A recent decision to pull funding from carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects has upset industry players.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Small gift for struggling services
The Federal Government has offered a $21 million lifeline to Aboriginal legal services.
Voice site set to inform
The federal government has launched an information campaign on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Anti-scam centre funded
A new anti-scam centre should help prevent the billions Australians are losing to scammers every year.
PS pay rise outlined
Federal public servants have been offered a 10.5 per cent pay rise over three years.
MDBA seeks graduates
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority 2024 Graduate Development Program is now open.
FWO review looms
The Albanese government has announced it will be launching an external review of the Fair Work Ombudsman ...
Visa change for aged care
The Albanese government says it is addressing a growing crisis in the aged care sector by allowing priority visa processing for foreign workers.
Disability hearings close
After four years of hearings, the disability royal commission has wrapped up.
Net Zero agency outlined
The Albanese government is set to establish the National Net Zero Authority (NNZA) ...
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...
Robodebt report pushed back
A potentially damning Robodebt royal commission report has been delayed.