Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2020
The Federal Government says some survivors of child sexual abuse have died waiting for redress scheme payments.
Tehan offers re-opening money
The Federal Government has been accused of bribing schools to reopen by June.
Angus accused on three fronts
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is being criticised for obfuscation and opacity on a number of important matters.
Defence predicts pandemic response
A confidential Defence Department report last year predicted many of the shortages and behaviours of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funds flow to regional flights
Regional Express has secured funding to double flights to regional and remote areas.
Colossal sewer probe outlined
The leaders of Australia’s COVID-19 sewage surveillance scheme have given more details on their plan.
ACCC allows mining links
The competition watchdog has allowed mining companies to work together in ways that they previously could not.
Cops probe cruise ship spread
The NSW Homicide Squad is investigating 21 deaths connected to the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
COVID app launched
The Federal Government has launched its COVIDSafe tracking app, but has not provided the source code as promised.
MP calls for power plan probe
The auditor general has been asked to investigate a Morrison government scheme to underwrite gas, hydro and coal power.
Science denial on risk list
A new report finds science denial is one of the greatest risks to humanity.
Domestic reserves to wait overseas
The Federal Government has come up with a plan to boost domestic fuel reserves by buying and storing fuel overseas.
Turnbull book leak settled
Malcolm Turnbull's publishers have reached a settlement after a PMO worker shared pirated copies of his memoir.
MDB cop's report released
The Murray-Darling's ‘top cop’ says protests over water access last year were directed at the wrong government.
Studies probe drought effect
Experts have taken a deep dive into the scientific and social impacts of droughts; past, present and future.
Bushfire studies funded
The Federal Government has put up $5 million for researchers to study the health impacts of bushfires.
PFAS class action launched
A PFAS class action involving more than 40,000 Australians has been launched against the Department of Defence.
AFP used face-scraping app
The AFP has admitted its interest in the facial recognition tool Clearview AI.
New code coming for media deals
The Federal Government wants a mandatory code of conduct for deals between tech giants and news media companies.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.