Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2019
ATO insiders unprotected
The tax ombudsmen says it cannot protect ATO whistleblowers against personal and professional reprisal.
NAPLAN switch marked
The body in charge of NAPLAN has given itself a pass mark, despite problems plaguing the move to online testing.
ACT issues rise
ACT public servants were hit with nearly double the amount of disciplinary sanctions in the most recent financial year.
ASIO says task growing
ASIO wants more funding to help it meet demand for advice on spying and foreign interference.
Treasury staff see slow growth
The slow wage growth affecting Australian jobs is also hitting Treasury staff.
Fish plan released
The Federal Water Minister has announced the Native Fish Emergency Response Plan for the 2019–20 Summer ...
Snowy costs questioned
The promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been described as “too expensive” by a leading energy expert.
Warning over water plays
The Federal Government has been warned that intervention in the water market could have “dire consequences”.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
ACCC to investigate big four
The Federal Government has called on the ACCC to investigate the banking sector‘s refusal to pass on interest rate cuts.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
Medevac repeal resisted
Authorities want senators to block the government's bid to repeal medical evacuation legislation for refugees.
New dams planned for NSW
The Federal Government’s says its new billion-dollar dam package for NSW will see “bulldozers in the ground” next year.
Roll bar requirement for quads
New rules will require all quad bikes sold in Australia to have roll bars.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
Big prizes for top scientists
Some outstanding Australians have been recognised for contributions to science.