Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2022
Major universities have backed calls for the creation of a new body focussed on funding defence-related research.
ALP pledges contractor cut
The ALP says it would cut government spending on contractors and consultants by $3 billion if it were in government.
Ex-chief calls for frigate shift
Australia should scrap its $45 billion future frigate program, according to a former navy chief.
PM makes regional claim
Scott Morrison says he is committed to regional jobs despite record high vacancy rates.
Big uni boost requested
The Federal Government has been urged to increase university funding to save the higher education sector.
Funds flow to PFAS works
The Coalition has announced half a billion dollars worth of upgrades for airbases.
Locals lag in green shift
A new survey suggests Australians are lagging behind in their willingness to change carbon-creating habits.
China deal leak claimed
A security pact between China and Solomon Islands has been described as “the worst Australian foreign policy blunder in the Pacific”, and new details suggest intervention could have come earlier.
Rates ripples predicted
Experts predict the US will fall into recession in late 2023, leading to a downturn in Australia.
Yellen wants world bank reform
The US Treasury has called for a major “reboot” of global finance bodies.
Locals fly UK drones
Dozens of ADF pilots are in the United Kingdom on a secretive mission to remotely operate British armed drones.
PEFO shows election spree
Official figures show the Morrison Government has overseen a $700 million spending increase since its March budget.
CSIRO backs next-gen tech
CSIRO has announced $50 million in new investments towards growing national issues.
Greens seek steel shift
The Greens have pledged $500 million to assist steelmakers in quitting coal.
Health requests dumped
Services Australia says it is scrapping historical medical record requests...
Integrity stoush continues
Federal Labor says it will move forward with a national integrity commission if it wins the upcoming election, while the Prime Minister has blamed the opposition for delays.
Mandatory reporting going live
Australian firms must now adhere to mandatory cyber security incident reporting.
Ruston readied for health role
A vocal opponent of current public health funding levels could become Australia’s new health minister.