Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2024
New body for child safety
A new Commission is being created to protect Indigenous children's rights.
NT to lower criminal age
The Northern Territory will soon lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10.
Regulator creates consumer group
AEMO has launched a new group to bring consumers into energy decision-making.
Scam changes suggested
Consumer advocates are demanding a simple, victim-focused approach to scams, not bureaucracy.
ANZ disclosure fine upheld
The Full Federal Court has dismissed ANZ’s appeal over a continuous disclosure breach ...
Grants change goes live
The federal Department of Finance has announced new grant rules are now in effect.
City convenience mapped
As some Australian cities aim for '15-minute' convenience, most suburbs remain far behind.
Freedom risked by info bill
Australia's proposed ‘Misinformation Bill’ has stirred outrage among free speech advocates.
Gambling gifts tallied
Gambling giants have been wooing Australian politicians ahead of new regulation.
New funds for price watch
The government has put up new money to stop sneaky supermarket pricing tricks.
Inquiry hears of hate effect
A Senate inquiry has found Australian universities are failing Jewish students amid rising campus anti-Semitism.