Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2019
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
Climate call watered-down
The Australian Government has been accused of softening the language in a Pacific islands climate declaration.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
Airservices slammed
A savage report says Airservices Australia has allowed a culture of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment to thrive.
BCA wants big changes
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
MDBA probe begins
The ACCC has commenced its inquiry into water-trading markets in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Recycling responses coming
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Domestic gas efforts increased
The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
Inquiry looks at NDIS delays
Australians with a disability have an opportunity to share their experiences as part of a new review of NDIS wait times.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Liddell task force formed
A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.
Parkinson plugs trading scheme
A former head of the public service says power prices would be lower under an emissions trading scheme.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
Chinese monitoring questioned
An international student at uni in Brisbane has received a warning from Chinese authorities.