Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2024
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
ACCC urges tech regulation
The ACCC is calling for regulation of digital giants to protect consumers and competition.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
Spy boss exposes local agent
ASIO has given details of a foreign espionage plot involving an Australian politician.
Murray review shows shortfall
The Productivity Commission has released its latest review of the MDBP.
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Breach list suggested
The business lobby has called for the establishment of a 'name and shame' register for consulting firms ...
Grant change sought
Key crossbenchers are looking to harness Labor’s anti-corruption agenda for more oversight.
Leak reveals private rates
A federal department has leaked commercially-sensitive data for the second time.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.
Bank bid backed
ANZ's planned $4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp’s banking operations has received the green light, despite ACCC opposition.
RBA plans cause ruction
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed reforms have ignited debate among Australia's financial policy elite.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
AFP preps action
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is gearing up for nationwide industrial action.
Assange makes UK bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is making his last effort within the UK’s legal framework to avoid extradition to the US.
ATO boss makes final calls
The outgoing ATO commissioner has called for enhanced law enforcement powers.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.