Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2021
Regulators have suggested new measures to reduce Google’s dominance among search engines.
Aged care indicators mapped
Experts are launching a nationwide pilot to trial new quality indicators in aged care.
Costs obscured in zero plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
Disturbing diabetes surveyed
Alarming rates of youth-onset type 2 diabetes have emerged among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in northern Australia.
IDs aimed at phoenix firms
Australian company directors have been ordered to create digital IDs to help tackle illegal phoenix activity.
Call for MRFF openness
Experts say the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) needs more scrutiny.
Treasury reveals green role
The federal Treasury says it had very little to do with the economic modelling behind Australia’s net zero by 2050 plan.
DVA review questioned
The CPSU has accused the Morrison Government of “outsourcing” its mandate to fix veterans’ claim processing.
New plan to fight child abuse
The Federal Government has launched the ‘National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse’.
Queensland to deliver Norfolk needs
Queensland will soon take over control of Norfolk Island services.
Sub decisions quizzed
Questions have been asked about American shipbuilding executives on an official government advisory panel.
Hope reigns in zero plan
Australia’s net-zero emissions ‘plan’ pins its hopes to technologies that do not yet exist.
Plans for tighter parental checks
The Federal Government wants social media companies to obtain parental permission before creating accounts for kids.
Success seen in federal scheme
A review suggests a Commonwealth workplace mental health program has led to increased productivity.
Coalition limps to zero plan
The Coalition is doing its homework on the bus to school - slapping together an emissions pledge days before COP26.
COVID calculator goes live
Experts have launched a calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination.
Feds back Telstra deal
The Federal Government is assisting Telstra's acquisition of Digicel Pacific.
Judge rejects 'apartheid' claim
A senior judge has slammed a Fair Work commissioner over claims vaccine mandates are a form of “medical apartheid”.
Pfizer profits probed
A consumer rights group has warned that pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has the power to “silence” governments.