Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2023
Australia's superannuation system could get a makeover, with the government cracking down on early access to retirement funds.
Big health grants open
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has opened up millions of dollars in grant opportunities.
CSIRO links for future work
Australian and US scientists are combining their smarts to tackle global challenges.
IBAC issues red flag report
A new report says public servants must be able to spot infrastructure red flags.
Long COVID experts heard
Leading experts are contributing to the government’s Long COVID & Repeat Infections Inquiry.
New head for leadership body
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Vivienne Thom to lead its bipartisan parliamentary leadership taskforce.
Plibersek issues plastic warning
Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek has threatened to regulate to improve recycling rates.
RAAF fights drug run
An advanced Australian plane is helping stop the flow of drugs from North Korea.
Ranger plans slow
A government agency has explained a delay in plans for a new Indigenous ranger strategy.
Gas study undermined
The CSIRO has been criticised over the findings of a report on fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.
Public school sign-ups slide
The proportion of Australian children enrolling in public schools is declining.
Firm fined for ad claims
A workplace relations firm has been fined $3 million over misleading Google ads.
IT outsourcing detailed
Services Australia says its IT contractor cull covers “around 1,245” people.
Letters drag AusPost profits
Australia Post says the letters arm of its business has lost nearly $200 million in six months.
Reporting regime paying off
The Federal Government says it received 47 mandatory cyber incident reports in the first nine months of a new mandatory reporting regime.
Whistleblower cases cost big
The Commonwealth has spent more than $7.6 million prosecuting three whistleblowers.
High Court reviews EV charge
A legal challenge against Victoria's electric vehicle tax has begun in the High Court.
MDBA reports on plan
A review shows only minor movement in the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP) in the past 6 months.
Mining views mismatch contribution
A veteran historian says mining remains central to the Australian economy, despite its unpopularity.