Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2022
Visy magnate Anthony Pratt has topped the latest political donations list.
Fossil fuels drive prices
Data shows the higher cost of fossil fuels is driving wholesale power prices up.
FWC rules on Menulog claim
The Fair Work Commission has ruled food delivery riders and drivers must be paid under the same rules as other truck and van couriers.
CSIRO enhances high-tech diet
CSIRO has developed an AI weight loss coach to administer its data-driven diet.
F-35 processes picked apart
A software update being rolled out to F-35 fighter jets comes through an “immature, deficient and insufficiently tested” process, a review has found.
PS honoured on Jan 26
Sixty-four public servants were among 1,040 Australians recognised in Australia Day honours this year.
Sims reflects on tenure
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Rod Sims will soon leave his position.
Experts call for local eyes
Experts say Australia must build its own network of Earth Observation satellites.
Medicare systems bring risks
Australia’s outdated Medicare billing technology could open the door to dangerous and expensive mistakes, a new report says.
Pezzullo warns of private spying
Tech firms are a bigger surveillance threat than government spies, a government figure has warned.
Psychedelic tests funded
Sydney researchers have been awarded over $3 million to study therapeutic uses of MDMA and psilocybin.
PM waives visa fees
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says visa charges will be waived for international students and working holiday makers.
Australia avoids oversight
Australia has failed to sign off on a four year old commitment for better oversight of detention centres.
Porter to pay Dyer's costs
Former attorney-general Christian Porter and his defamation lawyer have been ordered to pay over $430,000 in legal costs.
Support cut at COVID peak
Social service advocates say the Federal Government has slashed a vital COVID-19 payment at the worst possible time.
Pitt slammed for huge water fee
Green groups say the federal government is paying eight times over the market price for Murray-Darling water.
AG questioned on class changes
The Attorney-General’s department has been questioned about the constitutionality of planned class action reform.
Billionaires win in global decline
Oxfam says “billionaires have had a terrific pandemic”, and is calling for changes to reduce inequality.