Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2021
The Australian Human Rights Council (AHRC) says it will not be deterred by conservative opposition to the term ‘anti-racism’.
Charges kept for ATO insider
Commonwealth prosecutors are proceeding with a case against ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
Lifeline outlined for private colleges
The Federal Government has proposed a $53 million lifeline for private colleges.
Cops slammed over data use
A report has highlighted ACT Policing’s ‘cavalier’ approach to accessing telecommunications data.
Ex-PM wants port lease review
A former PM has called for the Darwin Port lease to a Chinese company to be reviewed.
PM backs China claim
The Prime Minister says a military build-up in NT is not a message to China, but has backed claims about war with the global giant.
Taylor talks of state gas
The Coalition has proposed using a government-owned company to build its own gas-fired power station.
Gun deaths drop from grim day
Experts have reviewed the state of gun ownership in Australia, 25 years on from the Port Arthur massacre.
Meetings hear traditional links
Traditional owners have met with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
Resource use near double capacity
Experts say the world is spending 173 per cent of its natural resource capacity.
APRA outlines green risk
One of Australia’s main finance regulators has given companies a gentle nudge on climate change risk.
Dormant Defence IPs revived
Authorities have given some details on the bizarre story of an unused slice of the internet.
Feds extend tele-services
The Federal Government has decided to extend telehealth services until the end of 2021.
Fossil subsidies top $10b/year
A new report shows Australian governments spend $19,000 a minute in fossil fuel subsidies.
Satellites tapped for disasters
Radar satellites could become a central part of natural disaster planning.
Solar airports suggested
Experts say Australian airports could generate enough solar energy to power a regional city.
JobKeeper jolt holds off
Insolvency specialists say company collapses in the wake of JobKeeper are still coming.
Locals lead green rankings
Clean and green Australian universities are leading the world, a new ranking suggests.