Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2024
The Federal Government is attempting to address ongoing controversies surrounding the CFMEU.
AFP strike looms
Federal police officers across Australia are poised to embark on industrial action.
AUKUS nuclear deal advanced
Australia has signed agreements to receive nuclear power materials as part of the AUKUS deal.
Climate trigger concerns firms
Big business lobbies are fighting hard against the mere suggestion of a ‘climate trigger’ in energy project approvals.
Gas 'giveaway' slammed
Recent analysis has ignited concerns over Australia’s management of its natural gas resources.
Green link funded
A new project is set to link renewable energy generation and storage in regional New South Wales to the national electricity grid.
Jabiluka action launched
Legal action has been launched after the lease for Jabiluka uranium mine was scrapped.
Serious myGov issues reported
An Ombudsman’s report has highlighted serious issues with myGov’s security.
Shorten keen for NDIS change
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has expressed optimism that the Senate will pass a bill designed to reform ...
Pay rise linked to price cap
The Federal Government has placed conditions on a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
PRRT changes pushed
The Albanese Government has unveiled significant reforms to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) ...
AAT members added
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of 14 new members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Integrity boost ordered
The federal attorney-general has called for more action on corruption and bribery.
NACC eyes Tourism breach
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says that a Tourism Australia scandal may involve serious corrupt conduct.
Social media issues submitted
Academics have highlighted some key issues ahead of the Federal Government's inquiry into social media impacts in Australia.
Terror threat detailed
Australia's national terrorism threat level has been elevated to “probable” due to an alarming rise in violent extremism ...
Ministers agree on safety reforms
Ministers have agreed on new safety incident notification reforms.
Ampol paid to improve stations
A new partnership between the CEFC and Ampol has been created to reduce transport emissions.
ANAO gets new leader
Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Dr Caralee McLiesh as the new Auditor-General for Australia.