Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2020
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
Fee change to push regrowth
The Federal Government is preparing a tertiary fees overhaul that will see cheaper degrees in priority areas.
RBA considered housing gag
Leaked documents suggest the Reserve Bank considered asking private firms not to record slumping property prices.
Study shows lack of views
A new study finds that millions of ‘quiet Australians’ may not be interested in politics at all.
Cup flights questioned
Reports say deputy PM Michael McCormack billed taxpayers for Melbourne Cup flights ...
NBN admits misleading
NBN Co has been found to have misled Canberra consumers about needing to move to the broadband network.
States call for drought support
Queensland and New South Wales have accused the Federal Government of abandoning a popular drought assistance scheme.
Morrison outlines IR moves
The Prime Minister is pushing IR changes as a method to get the Australian economy moving after COVID-19.
SA set for space hub
South Australia will be the site of Australia’s space mission control, forming the heart of the nation’s first space hub.
AEMO engages on future moves
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is working with the renewable energy industry to develop priorities for Australia’s energy transition.
Agency acquiring at high rate
Services Australia has bought over 35,000 laptops and monitors since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
COVID could show local strength
The Federal Health Minister says Australia's COVID-19 studies could make it a leader in future medical research and clinical trials.
Firms quiet facial tech
Microsoft says it is holding off on selling facial recognition to US police departments.
Taylor talks reserves
The Energy Minister says he is working to bolster Australia’s domestic fuel security and ease pressure on refineries.
Morrison sorry for debt scandal
Scott Morrison has apologised for any “hurt or harm” caused by the robodebt scheme ...
ABC prepares to cut
The ABC has asked staff to volunteer for redundancies, but jobs cuts should be on the way.
Industry questions COVID spend
An expert review has found Australia already had “more than enough” COVID-19 capacity before the Federal Government spent $200 million on Andrew Forrest’s tests.