Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Visa change for aged care
The Albanese government says it is addressing a growing crisis in the aged care sector by allowing priority visa processing for foreign workers.
Disability hearings close
After four years of hearings, the disability royal commission has wrapped up.
Net Zero agency outlined
The Albanese government is set to establish the National Net Zero Authority (NNZA) ...
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...
Robodebt report pushed back
A potentially damning Robodebt royal commission report has been delayed.
'No' campaign coalescing
The main voices in the ‘No’ campaign for Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum are coming together.
PwC seeks to limit pain
PwC Australia CEO Tom Seymour has stepped down from his position amidst a tax leak scandal ...
Audit broadsides boat buying
An audit of Australia’s $45.6 billion Hunter class frigate project has highlighted a flawed procurement process.
Budget backs togetherness
The Federal Budget has focused new spending on bringing together Commonwealth, state and local governments.
PM&C consulting backed
The Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet has received $10.9 million in funding for its in-house consulting service.
Surplus distraction denied
Analysts warn that news of a budget surplus could cover the truth of a slowing economy.
Budget backs planned EPA
This week's budget papers lay out significant funding for threatened species and environmental outcomes.
Changes planned for green portfolio
The federal budget includes measures to re-jig the work of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
Farm gas standard set
CSIRO has launched a new standard for assessing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
MDB money flows
The latest federal budget includes new funding to ‘future-proof’ the Murray-Darling Basin.
Science spending outlined
This year’s federal budget for science has been described as “business as usual”.