Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2022
Shipbuilder BAE Systems is setting up a test for the new Federal Government over a $45 billion frigate project.
Skills shift coming
Victoria’s skills minister says her state’s system should be replicated on a national scale.
ACCC opens NBN talks
The ACCC’s response to NBN Co’s broadband pricing model could open the door to broad reform.
Green shift suggested
Local green banks say they need new rules to help finance an energy transition.
Insider swindles DHA files
Details have emerged about a serious data breach by a federal government contractor.
CSIRO regrets CCS silence
One of Australia's leading science bodies says it should have been more vocal in its support for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Millions flow to medical quests
University of Sydney researchers have secured over $12 million in clinical trial funding.
Pay disparities targeted
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to stop businesses paying labour hire workers less than direct employees for the same work.
Unis seek funding shift
University leaders are urging the new Labor government to prioritise funding issues.
Card scheme change looms
The future of the controversial Cashless Debit Card (CDC) is up in the air.
Union seeks improvements
The CPSU is looking for “significant improvements” for its members under a Labor federal government.
Expert urge Reef efforts
Marine scientists are pushing Australia’s new-look parliament to act fast to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Hells Gates set for delay
A $5.4 billion dam project in North Queensland is likely to be pushed back.
Pilbara legal case looms
Traditional owners are preparing a legal battle with mining giant Fortescue Metals Group over royalty payments in WA.
PM preps quick cut
One of new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first moves has been to dump the nation’s top public servant.
ATSE requests STEM focus
Tech advocates are urging the new Australian Government to urgently decarbonise the economy and invest in the STEM workforce.
Outsource review expected
Australia’s new Federal Government is expected to review the use of consultants and labour hire firms.
WHO meets on monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has held an emergency meeting on recent monkeypox outbreaks.
JobKeeper drove school coffers
New analysis suggests many private schools that received JobKeeper pandemic payments increased their income.
Ex-judges back federal ICAC
Dozens of retired judges have called for an “urgently needed” federal anti-corruption agency.