Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2023
CES quest maintained
The CPSU is continuing its push to revive the Commonwealth Employment Service (CES).
Generational bill prepped
New laws could see the Federal Government forced to consider climate impacts on future generations when approving ...
Jenkins progress drags
Minister for women, Katy Gallagher, says the government faces challenges in implementing the Jenkins report.
Korean picked for army build
Australia has for the first time issued a major military deal to an Asian country.
PC reviews Gap efforts
The Productivity Commission has exposed the ongoing failure of state and territory governments to alleviate Indigenous disadvantage in Australia.
Campbell leaves plum job
Kathryn Campbell, a senior public servant embroiled in the robodebt scandal, has resigned from her job at the Department of Defence.
Congress hears alien claims
A whistleblower has told the US Congress that the government is hiding evidence of ‘non-human intelligence’.
Stewardship views surveyed
Public sector leaders say there is only a little bit of concern about the need for stewardship at the high end of the service.
New emissions checks planned
Australia's governments are coming together to tackle emissions from infrastructure construction.
Big SEQ plan released
Proponents have launched the South East Queensland City Deal Implementation Plan.
Casual change detailed
Labor is considering new rights for casual workers, but business worries persist.
AFP software probed
Australia’s privacy regulator is investigating the Australian Federal Police's (AFP) use of the retail surveillance platform Auror.
Bodies back green power
Renewables, led by wind and solar, have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation.
PS heads issue Robodebt letter
The Australian Public Service Commissioner (APSC) and Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) have written to staff about the post-Robodebt era.