Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2022
Corporate regulator ASIC delivered a $1 billion effective profit last financial year, coming largely from small business owners.
Mental shift suggested
Experts say a shift in mindset is needed to address problems in the public service.
Parks report shows disconnect
The relationship between Parks Australia and Traditional Owners appears to be in dire straits.
IPCC urged to soften wording
The Australian government pushed to soften the wording of the latest IPCC report to say the Great Barrier Reef is not yet in crisis.
Free childcare costed
A proposed federal policy seeks to make child care an essential public service that is free and accessible for all families.
Sub site scouted
Defence is deciding on a site to build a new submarine base to support a future nuclear-powered fleet.
Huge debt set to stay
Economists do not expect the federal government to clear the debt run up dealing with the COVID-19 recession anytime soon.
ACMA tally questioned
Australia’s media regulator ACMA has been accused of changing its methodology to distort complaints data.
Court booked for sign stoush
Legal action is being taken over a Victorian council’s ruling on election signs.
Disaster fund almost dormant
The Federal Government has been criticised for holding back disaster relief money during a flooding emergency.
Food issues loom
A CSIRO principal scientist says the latest IPCC report warns of looming food issues.
Labor hints at MDBP change
The federal Opposition says it may modify an agreement about recovering water for the environment across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Research calls for more support
Research shows better social supports are needed to lift up to 1 million Australians out of severe poverty.
Unis call to scrap veto
Universities Australia wants the federal education minister to be stripped of the power to veto research grants.