Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2024
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ADF aims at info warfare
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) says it is sharpening its focus on cyber and cognitive warfare.
Awards honour fresh efforts
Australian public service initiatives have been honoured at the 2024 Spirit of Service Awards.
Local innovation assessed
Australia’s innovation system is progressing, but investment challenges persist, according to new figures.
Quantum efforts continue
Australia’s billion-dollar quantum computing gamble could reshape its economic landscape.
NHMRC opens PFAS talks
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Big goals for Samoa summit
The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is on in Samoa this week.
Labor continues ACT streak
Labor has secured its seventh consecutive victory in the ACT election, maintaining its stronghold.
NACC raids land councils
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) raided the Northern Land Council (NLC) in Darwin and Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) on Groote Eylandt as part of separate corruption investigations.
Right leads hateful claims
Right-leaning public figures dominate the online hate speech scene, researchers reveal.
Rio backs green change
Rio Tinto is breaking ranks to back environmental reforms that its rivals oppose.
Rural moves reported
A new report details successes and challenges for Australia’s rural health commission.
Birth rate drops to risky level
Australia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level ever, raising alarm.
Rip-off reforms outlined
The Albanese Government is cracking down on business practices it says are hurting consumers.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Big ship spend detailed
Australia’s latest defence plan promises billions in spending and thousands of jobs.
New money for night patrols
Up to $2.5 million in federal funding is being funnelled to public safety measures in Central Australia.
Tech risks probed
Experts have conducted a deep analysis of tech risks in Australia, commissioned by the federal government.