Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2023
Red Cross warns of next wave
A new Red Cross report claims all countries are “dangerously unprepared” for the next pandemic.
ACCC sees gas issue
Regulators have forecast a supply shortfall of 30 petajoules in Australia’s east coast gas market this year.
Health overhaul urged
Premiers and chief ministers are preparing to lobby the federal government to reform ...
Local content quota coming
Streaming giants may soon have to invest in making local Australian content.
Minister leaves for AUKUS spree
The Defence Minister says Australia will limit its military spending while also addressing rising risks.
New arts regime outlined
The Federal Government has pledged to restore arts funding cut off by its predecessor.
Robodebt probe told of pressure
The Robodebt inquiry has heard of the pressure that senior leaders put on the Department of Social Services legal team.
ACCC seeks hidden ads
The competition regulator is hunting misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers.
Darwin Port probes continue
Reports say that foreign affairs and intelligence agencies have been asked to look into the sale of the Darwin Port.
Gas plans prompt overhaul call
The Gomeroi people in New South Wales' west want major changes after a tribunal ruled in favour of a coal seam gas project ...
Gillard opens school probe
Former prime minister Julia Gillard is opening the public hearings for a Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
Outrage over PwC leaks
The Federal Government has slammed accounting giant PwC for leaking confidential Treasury information.
Union urges funding fix
The Australian Education Union is urging the Federal Government to change a “failed” school funding model.
Youth vote follows views
A new study suggests millennials trust older generations when it comes to politics.
Floods drive cull call
Widespread flooding has prompted new calls for a carp cull in the Murray-Darling.
Defence spend could shift
The Federal Government may scale back defence projects to better use taxpayers’ money.
ACCC imposes gas change
The competition regulator has ordered gas producers to immediately start selling cut-price wholesale gas.
Agency seeks NT launch
Advocates want to launch a space mission from NT’s Arnhem Land in coming years.