Federal Government News
The Australian Government has announced changes to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
Green credit standards backed
At the COP29 climate summit, nations have endorsed higher standards for international carbon credits.
Trust claims stay stable
A new report says 58 per cent of Australians express trust in public services.
ACCC aims at NDIS ads
The ACCC is cracking down on dodgy ads targeting vulnerable NDIS participants.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Schools slam "chaotic" cap plan
Australia’s universities are in limbo, caught between policy confusion and political grandstanding.
Harassment stats show gaps
Australian employers are falling short in tackling workplace sexual harassment.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
Pacific power pledged
Australia will provide $125 million to boost the renewable energy transition of Pacific nations.
Genomic body forming
The Federal Government says the new Genomics Australia will integrate genomic research into healthcare.
Election caps outlined
Labor has proposed major electoral reforms to curb large political donations.
ID rebrand rolled out
The Federal Government has rebranded its myGovID digital identification app to myID.
Platforms could be forced to care
The Federal Government wants to compel tech companies to actively prevent harm to users of their platforms.
Corporates cost local wallets
Analysis shows corporate profit-taking is driving inflation and squeezing household budgets.
Cyber-fraud blocker working
The federal Credential Protection Register (CPR) has intercepted over half a million attempts to use stolen credentials.