Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2023
A Parliamentary Committee has urged increased scrutiny of financial services licences following the collapse of a major crypto market.
EU trade talks drag
Australia and the European Union have hit a roadblock in their five-year-long negotiations for a free trade agreement.
Robodebt response continues
Questions are being asked about the fate of high-paid public servant’s fate in the wake of the Robodebt royal commission.
WFH win in APS talks
Public servents could enjoy some of the most generous work-from-home (WFH) rights in the country.
Big deal for Boxers
Anthony Albanese has secured a groundbreaking defence export deal with Germany worth over $1 billion.
Robodebt report savages actions
The final report from the Robodebt royal commission has savaged the illegal scheme.
Sub body launched
Nuclear submarine dreams are becoming reality, with the launch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).
Condemned drones still fly
Security concerns have not done much to stop the proliferation of Chinese-made drones in government departments.
Info regulations outlined
The Commonwealth is looking at laws to tackle online misinformation and disinformation.
New firm guns for PwC money
Part of PwC has been split, “sold” and renamed in an attempt to regain government contracts.
Robodebt exposure looms
The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme will soon deliver its findings.
Minister seeks Murray fix
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in need of a “course correction”.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.