Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2021
The UN says fossil fuel production is set to ramp up alongside new emission pledges.
Billions issued in closed grants
A review has found $25 billion in Coalition grants have been made through closed processes with no competitors.
Report calls for crypto regime
A senate inquiry says reforms should be made to encourage digital and crypto-asset businesses in Australia.
Government seeks 'character' change
The Federal Government wants more powers to cancel or refuse immigration visas.
Labour hiring erodes service
A parliamentary committee has found that overreliance on outsourcing is reducing the quality of public services.
PM blocks Porter probe
The Morrison Government has voted against an inquiry into a million dollar legal fund set up for former attorney-general Christian Porter.
Key systems unprotected
Experts say that over 1,500 of Australia’s unique ecosystems, on land and sea, fall outside Australia’s protected areas.
Juukan probe calls for protection
An inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters has called for new laws to protect sacred sites.
Sims outlines merger issues
The head of the ACCC says competition in Australia faces big challenges.
LNP circling green position
The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.
Solar share hits new height
Solar power met more than half of Australia’s grid demand for the first time over the weekend.
Warning over cyber creep
Australians have been warned about complacency over rapid growth in digital surveillance.
Domain scheme expanded
The federal cyber security agency has launched a new automatic service to protect essential government agencies.
Federal offices to comply with state mandate
Commonwealth agencies say they will comply with Victoria’s vaccine mandate.
JobKeeper stats show profit
The Treasury says almost $14 billion in JobKeeper funds were paid to businesses with rising profits in the first six months.
Skills deal delayed
The federal and state governments are bickering over the terms of a new national skills funding deal.
AWS wants cyber bills slowed
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is concerned about Australia’s keenness for cyber security regulation.
BHP boss calls for carbon subtlety
BHP boss Mike Henry says the world’s sustainability drive could actually hamper its decarbonisation agenda.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.