Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2021
Mathias Cormann is the new head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Ex-minister backs mushrooms
Former trade minister Andrew Robb has become an advocate for psychedelic therapy.
NDIA gambling link slammed
The National Disability Insurance Agency has been criticised for renting office space from gambling company Sportsbet.
Online safety bill looms
A proposed bill to improve online safety has been criticised for potentially making the problem worse.
Tech eyes to spy on fires
Australia will soon use satellites and drones to spot bushfires when they break out.
CEO leaves Porter-linked firm
The CEO of Australia's largest law firm has left after her company took on the Attorney-General as a client.
Key research cut from foreigners
Australian universities will be prevented from collaborating with foreign institutions on a number of key areas, under a new plan from the Federal Government.
Big spend on gas consultants
The Federal Government is spending millions on gas industry consultants to tell it how to subsidise the gas industry.
Dutton calls could face audit
The audit office says it is “considering” an audit of a federal funding scheme dogged by accusations of pork-barreling.
Foreign water shares slammed
New analysis reveals the extent of the “corporatisation” of Australian water.
MDB scheme scrapped
The federal Water Minister has cut funding for a program that paid farmers to save water for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Apprentice wage scheme expanded
Up to $1.2 billion in funding has been put forth to help employers hire 70,000 apprentices in the next year.
Microsoft patches email hack
Authorities are responding to a cyber attack on a weakness in Microsoft’s enterprise email software.
Missing minister's work may stall
Sexual assault allegations could see signfiicant government work delayed.
Sex discrimination review launched
Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins says the nation needs “victim-centric” approaches to sexual assault claims.
Vaccine booking firm selected
The Federal Government has picked tech firm HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform.
Commission calls for tax rise
The Aged Care Royal Commission report includes a key suggestion for a new funding mechanism.
Call for centralised harassment stats
Experts say a gap in the reporting of sexual assault and harassment in the public service needs to be addressed.
PM pledges aged changes
The Federal Government has pledged to spend $452 million on an aged care overhaul.
Porter's media claims denied
The Attorney-General has denied a sexual assault allegation, though some aspects of his denial have been thrown into doubt.