Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2017
AGL is still not on board with the Federal Government’s push to keep the Liddell power station open beyond its scheduled closure in 2022.
CSIRO secures top satellite time
CSIRO has bought time on one of the world’s most sophisticated satellites.
Expert plugs data-driven schools
A leading education expert says too many teachers are “allowed to make it up” as they go.
Private options opening
Commonwealth departments will soon be able to use the private sector to manage compensation claims.
Feds claim gas win
The Federal Government has secured an agreement with major firms on gas export controls.
Ships and subs bring international eyes
Big firms are circling as the Government gets ready to drop billions on boats.
Triggs warns of executive expansion
The fear of terrorism is leading the government to expand its executive powers, and legal experts are concerned.
Scientists plan path to stars
Australian scientists have laid out their vision for the new national space agency.
Banks baulk at short BEAR window
The banking lobby is outraged at being given just one week to respond to draft accountability reforms.
Paris goal still possible
Experts say the world should still be able to reach the goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C ...
Cashless card hits QLD
Thousands of Queenslanders will have their welfare payments quarantined under new plans ...
Concern over slow AI for NDIS
Progress has slowed on plans for artificial intelligence to help users navigate the NDIS.
Date set for new trade deal
The Australian and Indonesian trade ministers say they will have bilateral trade deal in place by November.
DHS deal secured
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd says DHS employees should ask their union why their latest pay rise is so late.
Flood risk for inland rail
The Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail line could be built across a floodplain which, unsurprisingly, is prone to flooding.
Big green spend detailed
The Federal Government has given more details about its billion-dollar Landcare investment.
Water progress commended
The Productivity Commission says Australia deserves its place as a global leader in water management.