Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2023
Concerns have been raised over the upcoming 60-day medication dispensing scheme.
Policy design to be probed
A new inquiry will examine policy and program design effectiveness across the APS.
Future sale proposed
Economists want the Future Fund shut down and its assets sold in order to tackle national debt.
Robodebt apology offered
The Federal Parliament has extended a formal apology to the victims of the unlawful Robodebt scheme.
Boyle case continues
Protesters have gathered outside South Australia's Supreme Court in solidarity with ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
Digital ID tech slammed
A digital identity expert says plans for the myGovID app will not work without an overhaul.
New penalties for advice
The Federal Government is launching a crackdown on tax adviser misbehaviour.
Parliament HR enhanced
Legislation to establish the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS) has been tabled.
US tech block announced
US President Joe Biden has limited specific American investments in critical Chinese technology sectors.
Reef reports show state
New reports provide an update on the current condition of the Great Barrier Reef, sounding an alarm about ...
Breach exposes NDIS info
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant information has been exposed after a major data breach.
Fuel tax fight ongoing
Politicking over Australia's petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) continues, with plans to raise the rate linked to “ill-informed southerners”.
Homeless links demanded
A new report calls for enhanced government collaboration to tackle homelessness.
New money for school boost
The Federal Government has committed $6.4 million to establishing a new site to transform Indigenous education.
Outsource overcharge alleged
KPMG has been accused of overcharging the Defence Department by millions of dollars.
Robodebt workers watched
An overhaul of public servants implicated in Robodebt findings has commenced.
Minimum tax regime coming
Australia is attempting to curb offshore tax evasion with a global minimum tax.
Uni bill open for input
The Albanese Government says it is committed to the recommendations of the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report.
Apps slammed for Chinese link
Australian officials have identified TikTok and WeChat as potential national security hazards.