Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2021
The Productivity Commission says reporting of foreign ownership of Australian water is sufficient.
Assault inquiry set aside
An inquiry into who in the Prime Minister's Office knew about Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape has been suspended.
ATO details remote rort
The ATO has provided new details on an outback tax scam that cost it millions.
Big rail review launched
A review of Australia’s interstate rail network regulations has been launched.
Lendlease backs zero by 2050
Australian building giant Lendlease says the Federal Government must commit to cutting carbon emissions to zero by 2050.
ARENA backs tech connection
Federal agencies are funding a new digital energy connections simulation tool.
ATAGI suggests Pfizer for kids
ATAGI is recommending vaccination against COVID-19 for all individuals from 12 years of age.
China firing new thorium
China is preparing to test a molten salt nuclear reactor that uses thorium instead of uranium.
COVIDSafe failure detailed
A damning COVIDSafe report shows the Federal Government ignored important input.
Many support ciggie ban
Over half of Australians in a recent survey support getting rid of retail cigarette sales within the decade.
Ex-ABF official charged over card
A former Border Force official has been sentenced to jail after forging documents to make unauthorised payments.
Police win new powers
The Federal Government has passed a bill that gives the AFP new powers to hack and disrupt ‘dark web’ activities.
Farm visa outlined
The Federal Government has announced a new type of agricultural visa for foreigners to work on Australian farms.
Aged care vax map launched
The Health Department has created a new online map to show how many aged care workers are vaccinated.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Ex-judges return before merger
More than 20 retired Family Court judges have returned to address a backlog of 7,000 cases.
$378m redress scheme launched
Survivors of Stolen Generation policies have welcomed a $378 million redress scheme.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.