Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - December, 2023
The Government has outlined new measures to control the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools.
Debt fixes pushed
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has told agencies to quickly fix thousands of unlawfully miscalculated welfare debts.
ARC changes outlined
The Albanese Government has presented a bill to strengthen the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Greens get water concessions
The Albanese Government and the Greens have struck a deal on environmental reforms.
Combo bill criticised
The Albanese Government has been criticised for combining changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax with a bill to avoid a new PwC scandal.
Concern over COP leader claims
The president of COP28 says there is “no science” behind calls for a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Security overhaul outlined
Parts of Australia's National Security Information Act have been described as “unnecessary and oppressive”.