Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2023
US pushes local nuclear
US congressmen are urging Australian policymakers to embrace nuclear energy.
Ocean agency outlined
Australia has a space agency but no ‘ocean agency’, and experts say that should change.
Outsource targets outlined
The Federal Government has moved to cut spending on outsourcing to save a whopping $3 billion by 2026-27.
Uni safety demanded
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to take action against sexual assault at universities.
ACCC eyes data brokers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is setting its sights on data broker services.
ANSTO aids ancient protection
ANSTO has teamed up with local authorities to protect ancient Aboriginal rock art in Western Australia.
Cyber head rejects ransoms
Australia's first-ever cybersecurity coordinator has called on companies not to fall into the ransom trap.
Cyber strategy quiet
Despite millions spent, Australia’s new cybersecurity strategy is yet to be seen.
Robodebt figures on notice
Senior public official Kathryn Campbell has been suspended without pay following ...
WeChat silence questioned
The elusive behaviour of messaging and payments app, WeChat, has sparked controversy.
APRA urged to watch super
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has been called to improve its supervision of superannuation providers.
APVMA leaders bail
The CEO and board chair of a drug regulator have resigned following an independent review.
Nuclear not needed
Experts say nuclear power should not be considered as part of Australia's strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Chaplains fear tax change
School chaplain providers say a recent government decision is putting their business in jeopardy.
Funding crunch measured
A new report says Australia’s quality of education has been eroded by “long-term underfunding”.
Lowe replacement picked
Deputy Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has been chosen to become Australia's first female RBA governor.
ASD expands on TikTok ban
TikTok's data collection practices are a key factor behind the Australian government's decision to ban the app from government devices.