Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2022
The Coalition is planning $3.3 billion worth of public service cuts to fund $2.3 billion worth of election pledges.
Drought texts remain secret
The PM’s office has blocked requests for text messages that Barnaby Joyce claims constituted his work as drought envoy.
Reef heat keeps rising
The Great Barrier Reef last year saw its hottest December on record since 1900.
Diversity low in federal bids
Only a small proportion of candidates in the federal election come from diverse backgrounds, analysis has found.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
Andrews rejects tram funds
A federal MP has made the rare decision not to pledge new funding to her region ahead of the election.
APSC seeks group boost
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued new standards as part of efforts to create ‘one APS’.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.
Report calls for housing re-think
Experts have called for a more diverse set of responses to Australia's housing crisis.
Ship skills questioned
Australia might not have the defence shipbuilding skills to complete a local submarine build.
Sites skipped in mobile scheme
The federal government is funding mobile phone black spot removal in parts of regional SA, but the remote north will miss out.
Unions switch long-held support
Several Tasmanian trade unions have broken with tradition and will back a candidate from a newly-founded political party over Labor in the Senate.
Chopper deal revived
A re-hashed helicopter deal appears to be a bid for a key seat in the federal election.
Fee spike reaches students
Fees for university arts courses are up by 113 per cent, according to reports.
Hung issues predicted
Morgan Stanley says a hung parliament would have “meaningful” consequences for markets.
Robodebt review pledged
Federal Labor has promised a royal commission into the Robodebt scheme if elected.
States unite in health push
The states and territories are pushing federal politicians over public hospital funding.
Green needs relegated
Global climate action is being held back by war, the COVID-19 pandemic and politics.