Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government says it will greatly increase fines for serious data breaches.
Defence gets tech boost
This week’s federal budget includes nearly $2 billion for new Defence communications tech.
Japan deal renewed
Australia and Japan's prime ministers have signed a joint declaration on defence cooperation.
NDIS review fast-tracked
The federal government is bringing forward its planned review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Gas boom gets missed
Experts say Australia’s tax system is failing to deliver the benefits of the gas boom.
Wage bill coming soon
The federal cabinet has signed off on a workplace bill designed to boost wages ...
Bureau change cost revealed
The Bureau of Meteorology has been criticised for the cost and timing of new marketing changes.
DAFF changes reviewed
An audit has found the federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been “partly effective” in its implementation of the Export Control Act 2020.
First Nations health groups promoted
The Federal Government has pledged to put Aboriginal community-controlled health groups at the centre of health reforms.
ACCC takes on water
The Federal Government is giving the competition regulator a new role in the water market.
Husic warns science body
The science minister has warned CSIRO not to ‘rent out’ its brand to gas companies.
Medicare waste detailed
Reports this week say around $8 billion a year is lost to Medicare fraud and waste.
Welfare cuts hit mothers
A new analysis shows a third of single mothers are in financial hardship due to welfare policies.
AFP agent list hacked
The Australian Federal Police says hackers have exposed the details of agents fighting the international drug trade.
Anti-violence actions planned
Federal, state and territory governments say they want to end violence against women and children in Australia ...
Paid leave extending
The Federal Government says it wants to give parents six months of paid leave by 2026.
RBA update froze payments
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says a software upgrade accidentally knocked over payments systems across the country.
Shorten opens myGov probe
The Federal Government is seeking feedback and complaints from myGov users.