Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2020
The Federal government wants to to confiscate mobile phones in immigration detention.
HRC to review gymnastic abuse
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) will soon run an independent review of abuse allegations at Gymnastics Australia.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
PMs push against super change
Two former Prime Ministers have issued a simultaneous warning about the future of superannuation.
ACCC urged to include public news
An official inquiry has heard Google and Facebook should pay to use ABC and SBS content.
Coal plan firm funded
A Queensland company has received a $3.6m grant to further plans for a new coal power station, despite its lack of experience.
Study finds only minor offsets
New analysis shows governments are not requiring companies to increase their offsets.
'Regtech' wage theft solution sought
The small business ombudsmen wants employers who use approved payroll software to be provided “safe harbour” ...
Greens reveal seat-based decisions
A new Morrison Government ‘sports rort’ has emerged, this time in the extremely wonky distribution of a $45 million fund.
Taylor wants CEFC re-directed
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) could soon direct funds towards gas projects ...
Feds seek foreign veto
The Federal Government wants control over agreements made by states, councils and universities.
Low uptake for COVID payments
Only two states have signed up to the federal pandemic leave payment scheme.
New waste bill plugged
New federal legislation is designed to allow Australia to take more responsibility for its waste.
Insider resigns over stacking claim
Liberal party powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan has resigned after being accused of branch-stacking.
UBI test shows benefits
Universal Basic Income (UBI) appears to boost mental and financial well-being, and modestly improve employment.
Experts slam 'racialised' health
Experts say ‘Closing the Gap’ measures have failed to address racism in Australia's healthcare system.
Google fights news fees
Google says the Federal Government is forcing Australian to accept “dramatically worse” services.
New record for green generation
A new record has been set for variable renewable energy (VRE) across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Spies surround local works
The Defence Department has warned that “highly active” spies threaten Australia's shipbuilding plans.
Councils want in on Cabinet
The Prime Minister's office appears unwilling to give councils a role in National Cabinet.