Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2024
A key figure from Victoria’s IBAC has been picked for Deputy Commissioner of the NACC.
Population passes 27 million
Australia's population has hit the 27 million mark nearly two decades earlier than many anticipated.
ATO fight heads for Fair Work
The Taxation Officers’ Branch of the Australian Services Union (ASU) has escalated its pay dispute ...
Big players sign gas deal
The Albanese Government has brokered a new deal with gas giants Woodside and Esso.
BoM slammed amid uncertainty
With wild weather across the country, armchair experts are attacking the Bureau of Meteorology with renewed fervour.
Fall risk rises with age
Australia's ageing workforce will bring an increased risk of workplace falls, research shows.
Green suit risk studied
Investors and regulators may not be fully accounting for the financial risks posed by climate lawsuits, research suggests.
Smart glasses open senses
Federal funding is helping to develop smart glasses for the vision impaired.
Experts back AI plan
The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Federal Government's draft AI regulations.
Rich sign tax letter
Over 250 millionaires and billionaires have united in a call for higher taxation on the super-rich.
ANAO reports on risk
The Australian National Audit Office has raised significant concerns about risk management practices within ...
Internal consultancy populating
Public Service minister Katy Gallagher has announced key appointments to the Australian Government Consulting (AGC) team.
Small firms fill Big Four gap
Canberra's boutique firms have witnessed a remarkable surge in government contracts in the wake of recent scandals.
Survey shows shift views
Public servants have been surveyed about their views on digital transformation.
Judge slams Tiwi claims
Gas giant Santos has triumphed over a group of Tiwi Islands elders in a federal court challenge.
Big shift at Services
Services Australia is set to undertake one of the most significant network overhauls in the country.
CEOs report cyber fears
Australian CEOs have identified cybersecurity as their primary concern for 2024, eclipsing other critical issues ...