Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2024
The eSafety Commissioner has called on social media companies to show how they are blocking extremist material.
Big rise for key workers
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded aged care workers a wage increase of up to 28.5 per cent.
CEFC continues lithium boost
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a commitment of up to $110 million to support a lithium project.
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDO engages SC review
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has initiated an external review following critical remarks in a recent court case.
Ex-PM's Origin comments surface
In a striking political intervention, Paul Keating appears to have challenged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to dismiss a $20 billion offer by Canadian private equity giant Brookfield to purchase Origin Energy.
Low cost scheme outlined
Economists have proposed a ‘HECS-for-solar’ scheme to slash power bills and help the climate.
Pocock questions gas talks
The Albanese government has been accused of avoiding First Nations consultation on offshore gas plans.
Exclusion misses billions
Increasing disability employment could boost the national economy by billions.
'Doxing' consult starts
The Albanese government is planning new legislation targeting the online harassment tactic known as ‘doxing’.
Ex-ATO staffer jailed
A former ATO employee has been sentenced to five years’ jail over corrupt conduct.
Lowe moves to new role
Philip Lowe, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has been appointed chair of Geoff Wilson’s philanthropic investment manager, Future Generation Australia.
Sub plan could fall short
The first anniversary of the AUKUS pact has been marked with concern about its future.
Fire ant scheme slammed
A Senate inquiry into the spread of fire ants has heard some unsettling insights.
Mistrust rife in Reef review
Great Barrier Reef regulations have been met with scepticism from farmers.
New offshore zone set
The Federal Government has officially declared the Southern Ocean Wind Zone, covering an area of 1,030 square kilometres off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria.