Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The proportion of Australian children enrolling in public schools is declining.
Firm fined for ad claims
A workplace relations firm has been fined $3 million over misleading Google ads.
IT outsourcing detailed
Services Australia says its IT contractor cull covers “around 1,245” people.
Letters drag AusPost profits
Australia Post says the letters arm of its business has lost nearly $200 million in six months.
Reporting regime paying off
The Federal Government says it received 47 mandatory cyber incident reports in the first nine months of a new mandatory reporting regime.
Whistleblower cases cost big
The Commonwealth has spent more than $7.6 million prosecuting three whistleblowers.
High Court reviews EV charge
A legal challenge against Victoria's electric vehicle tax has begun in the High Court.
MDBA reports on plan
A review shows only minor movement in the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP) in the past 6 months.
Mining views mismatch contribution
A veteran historian says mining remains central to the Australian economy, despite its unpopularity.
Foreign staff could help subs
US or UK engineers may be brought in when Australia gets nuclear-powered submarines.
ACDC could rock chronic issue
Experts are pushing for the establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control.
ARENA backs CSP
ARENA has approved $65 million in funding for Australia’s first commercial scale concentrated solar power plant.
Battery talks begin
The Federal Government has launched industry consultations to inform its big battery strategy.
Gap goals backed further
The Federal Government will spend over $420 million to provide clean water, food security and housing to ...
Science fund suggested
A major science lobby says a Science Future Fund could generate economic returns of up to $2.3 billion a year.
Visa path opened
Nearly 20,000 refugees on temporary protection and safe haven visas can now apply for permanency.
DFAT acceptance questioned
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has been criticised for allegedly shutting out candidates ...
Gender pay laws expanded
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to compel employers to share gender wage data.