Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2024
This week’s federal Budget includes significant funding for drought resilience.
Green money for COP bid
This week’s Federal Budget continues support for the government’s environmental and climate measures.
Jail time for revealing crimes
David McBride, a former Australian army lawyer and whistleblower who exposed murder, has been jailed.
Court rejects eSafety extension
The Federal Court has denied the eSafety commissioner's bid to hide a controversial video.
AFP leader reappointed
Reece Kershaw has been reappointed Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Icy inquiry backs new ship
An inquiry report has slammed the “bewildering” budget overspend in Australia’s Antarctic mission.
New head for info body
Elizabeth Tydd has been appointed the new Australian Information Commissioner.
Powerful split in big policies
While Labor has put the focus back on gas, the Coalition is holding on to its nuclear ambitions.
SA switching to single model
Governments have introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas.
Big fine for flight grift
Qantas has agreed to compensate customers and pay a hefty fine for misleading claims.
Big school gap surveyed
New research highlights severe underfunding for students with disabilities in Australian schools.
Clean power classes backed
The Albanese Government wants to broaden Australia’s skilled workforce in clean energy sectors.
Prac pay announced
A new support payment will be offered for student placements in critical care fields.
Defence 'hardening' funded
The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
Ex-APRA head moves to ASX
Former APRA chair Wayne Byres has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of the Australian stock exchange (ASX).
McBride sentence coming
Australian whistleblower David McBride has appeared in court for his sentencing hearing.
Mine maps backed
The Federal Government is funding millions of dollars worth of mapping for mining companies.
PC probes My Health faults
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
Systemic tech regulation needed
Experts say social media firms should not be left to enforce their own standards.
Defence fires up solar site
The Department of Defence has launched an 11 MW solar farm at the Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory.