Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2020
US firm General Motors has announced it will axe its Holden brand by the end of the year.
Public probed for wage theft changes
Attorney-General Christian Porter is considering punishments in his push to criminalise wage theft.
'Sports rorts' claims denied
Concerning new details have emerged about the Federal Government’s two sports rorts.
Capacity boost called
Authorities have called for ‘critical’ funding to increase the capacity of an interstate energy transmission corridor.
China's virus numbers drop
China has reported a drop in the number of new cases of coronavirus Covid-19.
Lawyer slams Metro North
Australia's biggest hospital service allegedly tried to gag a whistleblower who exposed its allegedly corrupt behaviour.
No NBN plans hit top speed
An official report shows users on the NBN’s most expensive plans are suffering the biggest dips in speed ...
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
Feds smooth path to drought money
The Federal Government says it is cutting red tape for drought support payments.
Gap stats released
The latest Closing the Gap report shows that by most socio-economic measures, Indigenous Australians are still behind ...
NDIS access has slow postcodes
Investigations have found that children's access to disability funding appears to depend on where they live.
Parliament security questioned
A leaked report describes Federal Parliament’s cyber security as being of a “low level of maturity”.
Outbreak bug dubbed 'Covid-19'
Expert agencies have decided to assign a new name to the novel coronavirus: Covid-19.
New body for ADF deaths
The Federal Government is setting up a new body to tackle defence force and veteran suicides.
Aged care changes considered
The aged care royal commission will this week begin to map out a complete system overhaul.
Aged care stats stay secret
The Federal Government has blocked a law that would have made nursing homes reveal staff and food budgets.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Data bill gives broad access
There are new concerns that data retention “ambiguity” is allowing cops to view people’s browsing history.
Funds up for coal plant study
The Federal Government has announced $6 million for two feasibility studies, including one into a new coal-fired power plant.
Pro-nuclear Pitt gets ministership
The appointment of a new resources minister has raised questions about Australia’s nuclear industries.
Robodebt warning revealed
The Federal Government was told some ‘robodebts’ are illegal on the same day it suspended the scheme.