Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2020
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.
PM rules out pay cut
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will not cut pay for federal government ministers and public service chiefs.
Reef studies funded
An ambitious $150 million research and development program has been announced for the Great Barrier Reef.
Stats show edge of outbreak
Australia's official unemployment rate is yet to show the full effect of the COVID-19 shutdown.
AFP keeps data from invalid raid
The High Court has found that a search warrant used by the AFP to raid journalist Annika Smethurst was invalid.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Hodgman heads for new role
Former Tasmanian premier Will Hodgman has been given a new job by the federal government.
Sub staff studied
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.
ASD attacks scams
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) says it has mounted offensive operations against local cybercriminals.
NBN mulls millimetres
NBN Co has begun to test the feasibility of mmWave for future fixed wireless systems.
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
Privacy risk in tracing apps
Authorities around the world are looking for technological means to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMF issues grim forecast
The IMF says COVID-19 will push the global economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression.
Super raid proves popular
Hundreds of thousands of Australians want to raid their superannuation to help ease financial hardship.
Tehan threatens schools
The Federal Government says it will withdraw funding from schools that refuse to open for the second school term.
Wage freeze for federal PS
Federal public servants will have their wages frozen for at least six months, while politicians are resisting a pay cut.
ATO buys home setups
The ATO has bought thousands of new laptops and monitors for staff to work from home.
Database puts experts on tap
Australia’s leading science academies have come together to launch a COVID-19 expert database.