Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
More smoke laws coming
New legislation could see health warnings on individual cigarettes and graphic images on cigarette packets.
Power perception timed
The human brain can identify people in power at lightning speed, research shows.
Spy chiefs' secret summit
The world’s top intelligence officials have held a characteristically secret meeting in Singapore.
FWC lifts base pay
The Fair Work Commission has raised minimum award rates, triggering some concerns over inflation.
APS pay plan put forth
APS employees at the lowest pay levels may receive a special salary increase to address pay gaps within the public sector.
DoD health help slammed
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
NIAA fraud risk reviewed
An audit has called for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to take a more proactive approach in managing potential provider fraud.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
Water weakness revealed
Australia’s ‘water cop’ has revealed the weakness of the water compliance regime.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.
EU urged to keep China close
The EU’s green transition relies on China, according to the Dutch trade minister.
Local cuts allow foreign products
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) appears to be facing funding reductions while buying big from overseas.
AFP probes with PwC nearby
AFP investigators are looking into PwC, while PwC staff still work in AFP offices.
Aged care report lands
The Albanese government has suggested that elderly Australians should bear a greater share of the costs for aged care.
APS changes coming
The Federal Government's in-house consulting service could launch later this year.
Boozy influence opposed
Experts are calling to regulate the alcohol industry’s influence on health policies.
NT summit seeks care
A recent event brought ‘peacemakers’ from across the NT together to discuss conflict resolution.