Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2021
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
AN0M sting shows local power
Australia’s decryption laws have been used on a global scale, after dodgy operators were taken down by an app.
Expert laments EV 'wars'
Electric vehicles are being “caught in the culture wars”, according to one expert.
Judge brands Robodebt "shame"
A judge has labelled the illegal federal ‘Robodebt’ scheme as “a shameful chapter” in Australia’s history.
Pezzullo warns of cyber pirates
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo says Australia should fight cybercriminals as though they are swashbuckling pirates.
PM signs green deals
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
PM's ties with QAnon uncovered
Reports are raising concern about the PM’s relationship with an online conspiracy theorist.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
UK trade deal looms
Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson have struck an Australia-Britain free trade deal.
AFP records slammed
The national audit office says the integrity of the AFP is being put at risk by poor record keeping.
Insider questions Barilaro 'contract'
Questions have been asked about a quiet payment to an agricultural cooperative associated with a federal MP.
Sport database abandoned
The federal government has abandoned a plan to keep track of local sport needs.
CSIRO backs green supplies
CSIRO says wind and solar are the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Porter case costs over $700k
The former attorney-general’s legal action has cost the ABC about $780,000 so far.
CEFC backs green connections
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its single largest investment.
Feds eye Vic. quarantine site
The Federal Government will fund a purpose-built quarantine hub in Victoria.
Fuel bail-out reviewed
A new report finds federal measures to bail out oil refineries will benefit shareholders.
G7 eyes tech tax
The world's largest economies have agreed to pursue higher global taxation on tech giants.
Big fee for free info
A consultancy firm has been paid $660,000 to provide no “specific advice” about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy.
Feds concede payment needed
The Federal Government has thrown a life preserver to people in extended COVID-19 lockdowns.