Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2024
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has initiated Federal Court proceedings against telecommunications giant Optus.
PC reviews COVID-era equality
The Productivity Commission has examined economic inequality in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Nuclear knocked in cost report
A new report finds running Australia on nuclear power would be one of the most expensive possible options.
Sea law sees new pollution
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) says greenhouse gas emissions constitute marine pollution...
Climate claims found lacking
EDO analysis has uncovered widespread greenwashing in major Australian sectors.
AFP officers eye deal
Australian Federal Police (AFP) members are reviewing their employer's latest wage proposal.
AMA reacts to health spend
Lobbyists say Australia’s health sector is missing an opportunity for systemic change.
Emission consideration upheld
A Federal Court ruling allows coal and gas projects to continue ignoring the impacts of their emissions.
PRRT path open
Oil and gas producers have expressed relief after the Albanese government reached an agreement with the Greens.
Santos case conduct probed
The conduct of the Environmental Defenders Office in a court case with Santos has been reviewed.
Fresh funds for PwC-linked firm
PwC Australia appears to be in line for new government contracts despite its ongoing scandal.
Hate study funded
The AHRC has announced an independent study into racism at Australian universities.
Uni quality bill tabled
The government has introduced new legislation that it says will ensure quality and integrity in international education.
ATSE seeks serious research
Advocates say sustained momentum is needed for technological change in Australia.
Big support for uni reform
Funding has been provided for an independent education body to oversee universities reform.
Corruption survey coming
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been allowed to survey the Australian Public Service (APS) on perceptions and experiences of corruption at the federal level.
Hume speaks on public spend
The Coalition says the quality of the public service is declining despite its numbers growing.
Public sector growth supported
This week’s budget papers outline a surge in public service employment.
Tech spend aimed at AI
About $2.8 billion in technology investments are included in the 2024 federal budget...