Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2023
A major review of Australian Research Council (ARC) legislation has been released.
AN0M app cases launched
Legal challenges are being launched after criminals around the world were brought down by a fake messaging app.
Child crisis highlighted
Politicians have been slammed for ignoring Australia’s child maltreatment crisis.
CSIRO aids small firms
CSIRO is helping small to medium enterprises (SMEs) enhance their research and development (R&D) ...
Price claims Voice divisive
Opposition spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has appeared in the first advertisement for the Voice to Parliament ‘No’ campaign.
RBA breakup outlined
The government has revealed a proposal to split the board of the RBA into two separate bodies.
EV plan lands
The Albanese government has launched its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at eliminating barriers to EV adoption.
Green money urges change
A group of clean energy investors, including BlackRock, Macquarie, Snowy Hydro and Squadron Energy, are pushing for coal-fired power to be phased out faster.
NT releases gas report
The NT Government says a decision on the future of the fracking industry is just weeks away.
NDIS reforms forecast
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in need of significant reform to ensure its sustainability, according to the Albanese government.
Call for free contraception
Women's rights and sexual health advocates in Australia are calling for the government to provide free access to contraception.
Jenkins leaves a better place
Ministers have marked the exit of Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner.
OCO raises duplication claim
Proposed legislation to create an Inspector-General of Aged Care has caused concerns about potential duplication of work.
Space boss swears on Sagan
Makenzie Lystrup has become the first woman to be appointed as director of the Goddard Space Flight Center in NASA's history.
Cricket cheques to rise
A new pay deal will see a considerable rise for the Australian women’s cricket team.
Doubt thrown on homes
Analysts claim Labor’s ambitious plan to construct one million new homes within five years may fall short ...