Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2022
An NDIS taskforce has been created to hunt down the theft of billions from disability clients.
Climate direction questioned
An Australian expert says global funds are being misallocated to deal with the wrong climate threats.
Dutton's pick uncovered
Peter Dutton appears to have overruled the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s choice for a new executive director.
ATO opens APS door
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is offering students a “foot in the door” for the Australian Public Service.
Feds fund bin expansion
The federal and ACT governments are working to stop the export of waste products in Canberra.
Heads reflect on bio-threats
Public sector leaders have appeared before a senate committee on the adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures.
Report calls for DVA change
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its interim report.
Big start for new computer
Australia’s newest supercomputer is off to a running start, producing a highly detailed image of a supernova on its first day.
FWC reviews aged care wages
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is considering a pay rise for aged care workers.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Gender skew in health funds
A review has found a gender imbalance in the awarding of health research funds.
Health bodies point to shortages
Australia is facing a concerning shortage of more than 300 medicines.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Telstra pressed on 5G
Telstra has pledged to address the competition regulator’s concerns about competition in 5G.
US impacts local leaning
Researchers have investigated what fuels young Australians’ abortion fears.
Welfare linked to health risk
Intergenerational welfare recipients are nearly three times as likely to be hospitalised, according to a recent study.