Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2020
Analysis shows the Federal Government’s Robodebt failure is very much Scott Morrison’s problem.
ASIO warns of online grooming
ASIO has launched a public awareness campaign about foreign spies on social media.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
Cross-border tracing tests
NSW, Victoria and ACT will soon test a combined, decentralised contact tracing system.
Gas goals questioned
Experts say the federal push to increase gas production is likely to benefit gas exporters, not manufacturers.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.
Foxtel 'blank cheque' alleged
Investigations show Foxtel received a $10 million federal grant with no plan for how to spend it.
NBN rewards itself
NBN Co has found money for executive bonuses despite a $6.7 billion funding blowout.
Papers show rural gaps
An inquiry has called for all Australian students to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.
Police slam 'protection racket'
The federal police union says the proposed anti-corruption commission is just a “protection racket” for MPs.
Record probe launched
A parliamentary committee will examine ‘sloppy record keeping’ in the public service.
Union slams office order
The Social Services Department has been accused of forcing vulnerable staff back to offices.
Liberal sex lives questioned
Federal MPs Christian Porter and Alan Tudge have been accused of sexual indiscretions with staffers in Canberra.
Local telescopes re-named
Australia’s best-known telescope has been given a traditional name chosen by Indigenous elders.