Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2024
Pay rise proposed
Parliamentary staff may soon be able to access new cultural leave and travel allowances.
VR crimes studied
Experts have issued a warning about ‘metacrime’ - crimes and inappropriate activities within virtual reality (VR) environments.
New funds to boost flows
Over $274 million has been committed to enhancing environmental flows in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Report shows Basin needs
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has released its mid-year report.
AER head reflects on summit
Two of Australia’s biggest regulators have come together for a major summit.
Energy spend claims labour
Analysts say energy projects are taking away funding for housing and road infrastructure.
Green power systems rise
Official reports show Australian power systems are on a path to greater renewable integration.
Mpox variant causes concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an ‘mpox’ global health emergency.
PMs outline cyber trigger
Australia and New Zealand say cyber attacks could trigger their mutual defence pact.
Pay gap declines
Australia's gender pay gap has reached its lowest point on record, down to 11.5 per cent.
Court to rule on sentencing cases
The High Court of Australia is poised to determine whether judges be held personally liable for errors made during sentencing.
Disinfo network exposed
An information warfare network known as “Green Cicada” has been discovered on the social media platform X.
Tech trust scheme detailed
The Government hopes a new digital ‘trust’ system will help protect consumer data.
Local science direction detailed
The Albanese Government has unveiled its new National Science Statement.