Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
ASIC has approved a new Australian Banking Code of Practice, designed to strengthen consumer protections.
Defence refers Thales deal
Defence has referred a $1.2 Billion Thales contract to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Treasury secretary reflects on reality
Dr Steven Kennedy, Secretary to the Treasury, recently addressed the United States Studies Centre with a powerful message: the lines between economic policy and national security are now more blurred than ever.
Assange back in Australia
Julian Assange has spent his first evening as a free man in Australia, marking the end of more than a decade of ...
NDIA gifts slammed
The National Disability Insurance Agency is under scrutiny over ethical breaches and procurement deficiencies.
Service savaged in law review
An official report says the public sector frequently fails to comply with legal and regulatory frameworks.
Tech fail claimed in Medibank hack
Medibank's failure to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) could have led to the data breach that exposed ...
UNESCO calls for Reef work
UNESCO has called for stronger climate targets to preserve the Great Barrier Reef.
Comcare act to be reviewed
The Federal Government has initiated a review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
Big funds for electric trucks
Christine Holgate has helped secure millions in funding to electrify a major truck fleet.
Industry backs green goals
Coal and gas-fired power plant operators, alongside prominent business groups, want the Coalition to maintain the current climate target.
Minister backs collaboration
The Assistant Minister for the Public Service says the APS must build a culture of collaboration.
Nuclear plan fleshed out
The Coalition has announced details of its plan to introduce nuclear energy in Australia.
Safety boost suggested
A Senate Committee has backed new protections for Commonwealth frontline workers.
ATO case appeal fails
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has lost his appeal to halt his criminal prosecution.
Kirkland speaks on ASIC aims
ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland has outlined the regulator’s current priorities.
WGEA shows PS gap
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released new analysis of gender equality in the federal public sector.
Gorman speaks on AI needs
Patrick Gorman has spoken on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector.
MPs attack federal secrecy
The Albanese government has been accused of undue secrecy by independent MPs.