Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2024
Waiting times for Services Australia calls have surged, with more than 11 million calls unanswered in the past year.
Tech giants face eSafety fines
The eSafety Commissioner is demanding major tech companies take action against child abuse.
AFP pay talks continue
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Reece Kershaw has renewed his call for higher wages.
Gender moves spruiked
Australia is showing off its progress on gender pay gaps ahead of a major summit.
Health fund re-opens
The Australian government is taking applications for over $50 million worth of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
Scam risk in global glitch
A major global IT outage affecting CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software has triggered a surge in scam activities, targeting consumers and small businesses.
Greenwashing gap proposed
Australian companies may be able to avoid legal scrutiny under a new greenwashing law.
Input sought on uni needs
A new funding scheme could help disadvantaged students finish their degrees.
AEC undertakes tech change
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is transitioning its data centre operations from NEXTDC to a CDC Data Centres facility.
Labor to reject union money
The Australian Labor Party's national executive is reassessing its relationship with the troubled construction division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
Local links in Port Augusta plan
A new community partnership has been formed in the hope of creating a safer, stronger Port Augusta.
Ombudsman pushes obligations
A government body has called for the reclassification of mobile services.
Trust score welcomed
A major survey has found a high level of trust in Australian public institutions.
Millions drive NT efforts
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have announced new investment in water security projects.
Disconnection coming soon
Australia’s new ‘right to disconnect' laws are set to commence next month.
Australians' health reviewed
Experts say the overall health of Australians remains robust when compared to similar countries.
Big gas plan proceeds
The Federal Government has approved the development and operation of up to 151 new coal seam gas wells ...
Ex-ADF on spy charges
A Russian-born Australian army private and her husband have been arrested on espionage charges.