Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2024
The government body in charge of protecting Medicare and the PBS has a new director.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.
Setka leaves CFMEU
John Setka, the face the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union (CFMEU), has resigned amid serious allegations of misconduct involving himself and the union.
Foreign cap slammed
A leading professor has strongly criticised the Albanese government's decision to cap the number of international students.
Money pushed to Pacific
ANZ is in discussions with the Australian government to address the sustainability of its operations in the region.
Contract openness called
The federal Senate has passed a motion requiring detailed disclosures of major contracts.
FOI backlog tackled
Authorities have observed a notable advancement in the handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) cases ...
Tech sweep ordered
A comprehensive audit will be conducted into all internet-facing technology used by Commonwealth agencies.
CSIRO drives water forecasts
Australian technology is being used to forecast water quality in California.
Dingo DNA shows low mixing
Australian researchers have shown that modern dingoes share almost no ancestry with domestic dogs.
Indigenous protection expanded
The Federal Government has announced the creation of 12 new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) following a $14.6 million investment.
Heath site boost outlined
The Albanese Government has announced a $100 million investment in health infrastructure for First Nations communities.
JCPAA probes launched
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will review the Commonwealth contract management frameworks.
Robodebt inaction questioned
In the year since the Royal Commission's report on the Robodebt, no public servants have been investigated for breaches of the Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct.
Scrapped card users surveyed
Two years after the Labor government ended the cashless debit card program, a review has found both positive and negative outcomes.
Top secret cloud coming
The Australian Government says a new partnership with Amazon Web Services will enhance national security.