Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Labor is considering new rights for casual workers, but business worries persist.
AFP software probed
Australia’s privacy regulator is investigating the Australian Federal Police's (AFP) use of the retail surveillance platform Auror.
Bodies back green power
Renewables, led by wind and solar, have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation.
PS heads issue Robodebt letter
The Australian Public Service Commissioner (APSC) and Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) have written to staff about the post-Robodebt era.
US pushes local nuclear
US congressmen are urging Australian policymakers to embrace nuclear energy.
Ocean agency outlined
Australia has a space agency but no ‘ocean agency’, and experts say that should change.
Outsource targets outlined
The Federal Government has moved to cut spending on outsourcing to save a whopping $3 billion by 2026-27.
Uni safety demanded
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to take action against sexual assault at universities.
ACCC eyes data brokers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is setting its sights on data broker services.
ANSTO aids ancient protection
ANSTO has teamed up with local authorities to protect ancient Aboriginal rock art in Western Australia.
Cyber head rejects ransoms
Australia's first-ever cybersecurity coordinator has called on companies not to fall into the ransom trap.
Cyber strategy quiet
Despite millions spent, Australia’s new cybersecurity strategy is yet to be seen.
Robodebt figures on notice
Senior public official Kathryn Campbell has been suspended without pay following ...
WeChat silence questioned
The elusive behaviour of messaging and payments app, WeChat, has sparked controversy.
APRA urged to watch super
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has been called to improve its supervision of superannuation providers.
APVMA leaders bail
The CEO and board chair of a drug regulator have resigned following an independent review.