Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2019
The AEC has released a list of political donors and amounts for the 2017-18 period.
Big bank review released
The report from the banking royal commission has been handed to the Federal Government.
ACIC face-scan fail slammed
The Auditor-General has described ACIC’s failed biometric identification database as “deficient in almost every significant respect”.
Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.
Labor makes river bid
The Opposition says it would spend $200 million on restoring urban rivers and waterways, if it wins the next election.
Digital idea gets PM's approval
The PM says he would support plans for schoolkids to sit a digital licence test, similar to the old-fashioned pen licence.
New funds to reduce suicide
The federal government has committed $3 million to help to prevent young people from taking their own lives.
Paediatrician bags Aus Day honour
Paediatrician and children's rights advocate Sue Packer has been named the 2019 Senior Australian of the Year.
TPG 5G build blocked
TPG has stopped work on its mobile network because of a government ban on Huawei equipment.
My Health window closing
Experts have offered some high-tech suggestions for the My Health Record system.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Influence alleged in ATO case
A former ATO boss has been accused of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Pyne backs Japan arms expansion
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has backed Japan's plans to massively increase its defence spending.
Regulators wined and dined
Staff at Australia’s corporate and consumer watchdogs are accepting gifts and hospitality from the industries they regulate.
Attenborough urges action
Sir David Attenborough has told economic leaders that the planet faces destruction without proper climate change responses.
Labor launches hydro plan
Labor has announced a $1.1 billion plan to build up Australia’s hydrogen industry.
Australia's richest grow richer
The top 1 per cent of Australians are now wealthier than the bottom 70 per cent combined.
Big plans for GPS defence
Geoscience Australia is spending big to increase the cyber defences of its GPS infrastructure.
Experts to inspect fish deaths
The Australian Academy of Science is preparing an independent report on the Murray-Darling Basin fish deaths.