Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2021
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Ads urge care work
The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to work under the NDIS.
AEMC allows panel charge
The AEMC is allowing power companies to charge Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
Green work drops
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
Leaders agree to data network
State and federal ministers have agreed to a new sharing regime dubbed the ‘Australian Data Network’.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Auto-visa plan continues
Australia’s attempt to create an automated visa system is costing more money, but may not be moving closer to completion.
Senior staff win amid APS freeze
While APS wage growth slows, bonuses for senior executives remain largely unchanged.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Centrelink scrapes back subsidy
Centrelink has issued debt notices to JobJeeper recipients, but not the profitable businesses that enjoyed the subsidy.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
ARENA remit expanded
The Australian Government has successfully allowed ARENA to support fossil fuel technologies.
Australia lags on green efforts
Australia has ranked very low in an analysis of OECD countries’ climate action efforts.
Cabinet curtain could open
A legal decision could reveal new details of discussions at ‘National Cabinet’ meetings.