Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2024
Corruption count stays still
Australia's anti-corruption efforts seem to have stalled, with the nation still trailing behind its peers.
Iraq files recovered
In a saga equal parts farce and tragedy, a review shows the errors behind lost Howard-era cabinet documents.
WA to see full school funds
The federal and WA governments have struck a deal to fully fund public schools in Western Australia by 2026.
Anger aimed at law office
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has issued a stark warning to the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO)...
'Baby debt' response outlined
Changes to parental leave are being proposed to help reduce the superannuation ‘baby debt’ for mothers.
Climate law delay sought
Australian business groups have called for a delay in the implementation of the new mandatory climate disclosure laws...
Housing issues build
With the weakest home-building pipeline Australia has seen in over a decade, there is a growing push for...
Costs mount for vital scheme
New figures predict an even larger NDIS cost blowout than many expected.
Doomsday Clock maintains risk
In a reminder of global perils, the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight.
King leaves on power spree
Australia is promoting itself to key energy markets in Japan and South Korea.
Local link in German plan
Germany, Europe's industrial juggernaut, is pushing to build a novel hydrogen market.
Melanoma leaders honoured
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer have been jointly named the 2024 Australians of the Year.
New bid for multi-deal
Coal workers could be the first to test the new multi-employer bargaining regime.
Wealth gap widens
Oxfam has revealed alarming statistics on the burgeoning fortunes of the world's richest ...
Achievement falls in funding gap
Public school financial shortfalls could be widening the achievement gap, new figures show.
ALRC outlines justice probe
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) will conduct an inquiry into the justice system's approach to sexual violence.
Medibank hacker named
The Federal Government has sanctioned a Russian national for his involvement in the 2022 Medibank data breach.