Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2019
Reports suggest there will be an audit of the way in which the Home Affairs Department hired contractor Paladin on Manus Island.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
Morrison makes X-ray pledge
The Morrison Government has pledged to reduce costs for x-rays and ultrasounds.
DHS probes its own decision
The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the $423 million contract awarded to the little-known Paladin Group.
Students take up climate fight
Thousands of students have walked out of classrooms today to demand action on climate change.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
RBA makes climate warning
The Reserve Bank says it will have to account for climate change when setting interest rates.
Investors slam emissions policy
A massive investor group has warned that the Federal Government’s emissions policy is unlikely to be much help.
Nats want 'big stick' vote
There could soon be a vote on the federal government's proposed “big stick” energy laws.
Per capita figures slip
Australia is in a per capita recession, with negative growth on that basis for the past two quarters.
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
Lawyers push for aid funding
Lawyers want an extra $310 million a year to close “critical gaps” in the legal aid system.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Feds to restock flooded farms
The Federal Government has set up a new agency to restock the Queensland cattle industry.
Indonesian free trade inked
A free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia is being signed in Jakarta.
Net cast for Medevac staff
The Federal Government has begun its search for medical experts to work on Christmas Island.