Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
An official inquiry has found menopause is still a mystery to many doctors, but medical schools can fill the gap.
Some stability in job stats
Australia's job market is holding steady, but cracks are starting to show beneath the surface.
UAE deal opens options
Australia has achieved its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation.
AUKUS expansion coming
Australia's $300-billion-plus AUKUS pact is inviting new allies - and fresh doubts - into the fold.
Breaches reach recent height
Australia is facing an escalating data security crisis, with data breaches reaching a three-and-a-half-year high.
Military leak forces open report
A secret military justice review accidentally leaked on a government site this week.
Universal childcare outlined
The Productivity Commission has laid out the path to universal childhood education.
Funding linked to gender efforts
Australia’s sports boards face a simple choice: embrace gender equity or lose funding.
New work could bring balance
Australia's evolving work patterns could present new opportunities to advance gender equality.
Beetaloo facing water review
An independent review will decide if federal intervention halts Beetaloo Basin fracking projects.
Big aged care changes outlined
Sweeping aged care reforms promise better support but potentially higher costs.
Big plan for battery builds
The Australian Government has launched public consultations on its $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative.
Figures named in Robodebt report
The APS Commissioner has exposed major misconduct in the unlawful Robodebt scheme.
Gas influence revealed
The Australian Government appears to have been influenced by gas producers to prioritise their profits and foreign customers over reducing domestic energy prices.
German links enhanced
Australia and Germany have agreed to expand their collaboration on energy and climate initiatives through a joint $660 million investment in green hydrogen.
Infrastructure heads appointed
The Australian government has announced the appointment of three commissioners to lead Infrastructure Australia for the next five years.
Melbourne set for airport expansion
Melbourne Airport is set to undergo a significant transformation following the Australian Government’s approval of a third runway.
Nurse talks open
The Australian Government has opened a public consultation for its National Nursing Workforce Strategy.
Secret ministers stopped
New regulations are aimed at preventing future occurrences of secret ministerial appointments.