Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The economist that designed Australia’s student loan system says it is not unfair to women.
Senator sees safeguard issue
The Albanese Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s safeguard mechanism have been questioned by an independent senator.
Robert faces robo-probe
Former government minister Stuart Robert has given his version of history to the ‘Robodebt’ royal commission.
Super debate sizzling
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has kicked a hornet’s nest by signalling “sustainability” changes in super tax concessions.
Gender scheme working
Companies that obtain Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) citations have lower wage gaps, new stats show.
IA overhaul announced
Infrastructure Australia is up for a major overhaul, according to Catherine King.
No jail over welfare grift
A former Commonwealth public servant has avoided imprisonment despite admitting to establishing a fake Centrelink account to receive JobSeeker payments.
Stats show confident rise
New figures suggest Australians’ confidence in the federal government has increased.
Big marine zone outlined
The Australian Government has proposed creating a marine zone the size of Germany in the Southern Ocean.
'Greenwashing' case underway
ASIC is, for the first time, taking a company to court over claims of ‘greenwashing’.
PS leader laments
A former leader of the public service has blamed the former Coalition government for Australia’s “hollowed out” public sector.
Bowen commits to Snowy
The energy minister concedes that the Snowy 2.0 project is problematic, but says it will not be canned.
Conflict costs measured
British scientists have calculated how much the war in Ukraine has affected global energy prices.
FEATURE: One Health to help links
Our feature article series returns this week with a dive into the ‘One Health’ philosophy.
Murray buybacks mulled
The Federal Government could restart water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan targets.
Rail hiring opens
The Federal Government is looking for new blood to realise its high-speed rail dreams.