Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2023
Australia's long-awaited digital identity legislation has made its way to Parliament.
International court hacked
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has fallen victim to a cyberattack.
Surveillance change coming
Australia is set to bolster its maritime surveillance capabilities with a hefty $1.5 billion upgrade.
BOM sees big shift
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially declared the arrival of two significant climate drivers ...
CEWH saving for dry times
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) says it is capitalising on recent flood years.
Islands seek climate justice
Small island nations are pushing for clarity and legal accountability amid a worsening climate crisis.
Reef kept off danger list
The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being added to UNESCO's endangered list.
Watchdog eyes legal firms
The new chief of the Sex Discrimination Commission has her sights on the mining, legal, and retail industries.
AUKUS birthday marked
Leaders are celebrating the two-year anniversary of the signing of the AUKUS deal.
Big bill for nuclear shift
Analysts say that a coal-to-nuclear conversion would be a costly gamble for Australia.
Disability changes coming
The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...
Local diets slip
Australia, famed for its fertile lands and premium produce, finds itself in a dire dietary predicament.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
Ombud warns of legal lines
The Commonwealth Ombudsman says adherence to the law is not a matter of choice for government agencies.
Rural shifts planned
Stats show city-dwelling Australians are flocking to the country, or at least want to.
SDGs mostly missed
As the world approaches the halfway mark for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sobering report reveals ...
Uni violence body demanded
A landmark inquiry has called for an taskforce on university sexual violence.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.
Defence leaks targeted
The Federal Government has announced a crackdown on the disclosure of classified information by former Defence personnel.