Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
G7 email scam alleged
Suspected China-based hackers reportedly targeted Australian government officials with an email scam at last month’s G7.
High seas deal surfaces
The United Nations has announced the official launch of its High Seas Treaty.
MDBA opens road to review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has launched its Roadmap to the 2026 Basin Plan Review.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.
Housing bill hampered
The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) bill will not pass through parliament this week as planned.
PM sees safety need
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that improving workplace conduct standards at Parliament House requires ...
APS changes coming
The Albanese government has taken a significant step towards reforming the public service with the introduction of ...
Digital strategy outlined
The Australian government has launched a consultation process for its Data and Digital Government Strategy.
Grattan studies gas needs
The Grattan Institute is urging Australian governments to phase out natural gas by 2050.
Serco call centre cut
Services Australia is reportedly dumping its $343 million Serco call centre deal, and the 610 staff that went with it.
Voice bill sails through
The Australian parliament has passed a bill to alter the constitution, paving the way for a referendum on an Indigenous Voice.
Advice shift coming
The Australian federal government has announced plans to address the shortage of financial advisers.
Gambling crackdown urged
Anti-gambling advocates and public health experts want restrictions on gambling advertising.
AFP discusses scanners
The AFP has talked about some of its advanced technology for locating hidden criminal stashes.
High tech grants coming
The Federal Government says the first round of quantum feasibility grants will be ready in early 2024.
New councils to fill gaps
The Federal Government is seeking private help to assist with workforce issues.
New health head announced
Blair Comley has been chosen to lead the Department of Health and Aged Care, taking over from Brendan Murphy.
TOIL talks outlined
APS negotiators are attempting to wrangle with time-off-in-lieu (TOIL) provisions.