Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2023
The federal resources minister has visited the site of Australia's first national nuclear waste facility.
Rights failings reported
Human Rights Watch says Australia's credibility is being undermined by its domestic record.
Voice vote funds demanded
Advocates say the Commonwealth must fund public campaign material for the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Centrelink staff sent to front
Centrelink staff are being embedded into community outreach services.
Secretaries hear suggestions
APS reform was the leading topic at the recent Secretaries Board meeting.
Biodiversity goals updated
In the closing days of 2022, global agreement on biodiversity was reached.
Carbon scheme cleared
An official review has rejected extensive criticisms of Australia’s carbon credit scheme.
ANAO spots open doors
An audit has found a glaring and unnecessary issue with government information security.
Big codeine shift watched
Codeine consumption in Australia appears to have plunged after it was made prescription-only.
Billions behind energy shift
Plans have been outlined for a $7.8 billion project to transform Australia's energy map.
NBN expectations updated
The Federal Government has issued a new statement of expectations for the NBN.
Rudd scores US role
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has received a plum posting for powerful political figures.
Telco sharing shut down
Telstra and TPG Telecom’s planned network sharing arrangement has been blocked.
Watchdogs make crypto call
US financial regulators have warned that banks should be more cautious on crypto contagion risks.