Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2023
Law Council speaks on Cyber Act
Experts say invasive personal data collection laws must be part of any potential Cyber Security Act.
PwC probes continue
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is conducting a new inquiry into the failure of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and its partners to report confidentiality breaches committed by the firm's former head of international tax, Peter Collins.
Big boost for protected seas
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the expansion of Macquarie Island's marine park, nearly tripling its size.
El Niño risk updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño alert, heightening concerns of drought and bushfires.
Science frees Folbigg
A concerted effort by scientific authorities has helped secure the release of Kathleen Folbigg from prison after 20 years.
Sea labs set sail
CSIRO is bringing together international laboratories to help improve ocean studies.
Airline scarcity drives price
The ACCC says the Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline duopoly is driving up domestic flight prices.
Burke rejects business' claims
Business lobbies are railing against workplace changes that the Albanese Government says it is not actually making.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
More smoke laws coming
New legislation could see health warnings on individual cigarettes and graphic images on cigarette packets.
Power perception timed
The human brain can identify people in power at lightning speed, research shows.
Spy chiefs' secret summit
The world’s top intelligence officials have held a characteristically secret meeting in Singapore.
FWC lifts base pay
The Fair Work Commission has raised minimum award rates, triggering some concerns over inflation.