Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2021
Reports say some states were unhappy at the appointment of former police minister and NSW Nationals leader Troy Grant as the Murray-Darling Basin’s independent umpire.
'Winter problem' backs gas need
Experts say two weeks of winter are holding Australia back from a 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid.
ANSTO aids cancer study
Australian nuclear experts are working on nanoparticles to treat brain cancer.
Feds scrap jab schedule
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned all targets for the nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Gas heads join climate board
The Federal Government is bringing in big business lobbyists and gas industry figures to overhaul its Climate Change Authority (CCA).
Taylor accused of gas pressure
Reports say the Federal Government has pressured experts who question its gas-fired recovery plan.
VAD hampered by telehealth laws
A ban on telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is leaving some rural residents out of options.
Amnesty outlines ongoing ills
A global human rights report has taken specific aim at Australia’s Indigenous deaths in custody.
Faith in public interest failing
New research suggests many Australians do not think government institutions are serving the public interest.
NBN calls for regional input
NBN Co is seeking feedback on its proposed $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund.
Pallas makes credit call
Victoria’s treasurer has called on the Federal Government to help drive down credit card interest rates.
Post chair denies Holgate claims
Australia Post's chair has rejected the former CEO’s claim that she was “unlawfully” stood down.
Sex discrimination laws expanding
Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act will see politicians included for the first time.
Women's minister calls safety summit
The Federal Government will host a national women's safety summit.
Audit reveals robodebt tail
Services Australia has been criticised for continuing to raise money through ‘robodebts’ after the scheme had been ruled unlawful.
MPs intervene on grant calls
Federal government figures have been found to have intervened in the selection of over a third of the projects in the $200m Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Feds celebrate slow rollout
The Federal Government says the number of medical centres delivering the COVID-19 vaccine will double this week.
Local missile building backed
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a $1 billion guided missile facility.
Pay scams cost $14m
Australian businesses lost over $14 million in ‘payment redirection scams’ last year.