Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A collapsed bulk billing medical centre has been accused of systematically rorting Medicare over a number of years.
Court rejects data claim
The Australian Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Google that claimed it misled users about personal data changes.
Feds seek extra protection
The government appears to be firming up the defences of its major agencies in the wake of recent cyberattacks.
Robo-probe continues
The Robodebt royal commission has heard details of bureaucratic involvement in the unlawful scheme.
Mayor says camp ready for re-use
Brisbane’s lord mayor says a disused quarantine facility is ready to be used as crisis accommodation.
New green cop outlined
The Federal Government has pledged to fix Australia’s “broken” environmental laws, and set up a tough federal EPA.
Whistleblower body considered
The Federal Government says it is strengthening whistleblower protections.
ARENA marks green birthday
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
ASIC slammed after coal fail
Financial regulator ASIC has been slammed over the collapse of a critical WA coal mine.
COVIDsafe links to be probed
The contract for the largely failed ‘COVIDsafe’ app will be scrutinised at an official inquiry.
Probe launched on urine claim
An independent review has been launched after staff at a government agency were allegedly urinated on by a colleague.
SKA start marked
Construction of the world’s largest radio astronomy observatory, the SKA Observatory (SKAO), has begun.
States bristle at power plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to introduce price caps on coal and gas.
IR bill passes
Labor's centrepiece industrial relations laws have passed the parliament after hours of late-night debate.
Gap goals stall
The latest Closing the Gap Report shows limited progress, with four targets on track, but another four going backwards.