Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Bill Shorten says he will not interfere with the federal corruption commission, which is set to go live in coming days.
Barra backing questioned
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) allegedly disregarded its lending guidelines in a barramundi investment.
Flood fund tweaks detailed
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the federal Future Drought Fund.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
Small firms prop economy
Small businesses in Australia have contributed over half a trillion dollars to the country's GDP ...
Defence cutting contractors
The Australian Defence Department is set to remove 2000 contractors, equivalent to one-fifth of its private workforce.
Green funds for Uber hire
Splend, a provider of subscription vehicles for rideshare drivers, has secured $20 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Home Affairs gets cyber sweep
Home Affairs is getting Air Force expertise to fortify its cyber responses.
Key gaps widen
Indigenous Australians continue to experience worsening life outcomes despite efforts to Close the Gap.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
ASIC slaps insurers
General insurers in Australia will repay over $815 million to more than 5.6 million consumers due to broken pricing promises ...
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
Junk food ad ban lands
Advocates have responded to a proposed junk food advertising ban tabled this week.
RBA notices hike effect
The RBA has acknowledged corporate price hikes contribute to Australia's inflation crisis, according to analysts.
Uni leader seeks free courses
The University of Melbourne's VC has joined with the Greens and student unions to advocate for free tertiary education.
Committee slams unnamed PwC
A parliamentary committee has accused consulting firm PwC of “a calculated breach of trust”.