Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2021
Dump site announced
The Federal Government has officially picked a location for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Future Fund backs dark firms
Australia's Future Fund has been criticised for investing in companies linked to Myanmar's military.
Parliament probe tabled
A review into workplace culture at Parliament House has been handed to government.
Big home shift studied
NBN Co and CSIRO have issued a report on Australia’s big ‘work-from-home’ experiment.
DFAT denies state efforts
The Morrison Government has intervened to stop state and territory governments from cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Warning over FSANZ shift
Experts warn that Australia’s food standard system is being taken away from health authorities.
Academy head pledges economic effort
The next president of the Australian Academy of Science has been selected.
Tudge wants uni boost
The Federal Government has a new plan for universities to boost their bottom lines.
Labor makes contract pledge
Labor says it would introduce a “same job, same pay” policy for the public service, if it were in power.
Patrick slams FOI rejection
Senator Rex Patrick has named an APS official that he says is responsible for rejected FOI requests.
Sackings allowed for God's sake
The Federal Government is introducing its new religious discrimination bill to parliament.
Key summit recordings posted
Recordings from the recent Workplace Sexual Harassment National Forum are now available.
Bioenergy future mapped
Experts say Australia's bioenergy industry could be worth more than $10 billion a year.
China crypto-crackdown continues
Chinese authorities say crypto mining could jeopardise efforts to reduce carbon emissions.