Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has slammed Optus for its handling of a major cyber-attack.
Rail planning "rush" alleged
A former Inland Rail project director claims plans for the $14 billion freight line were “done in a rush”.
Old foes agree on BOOT change
A new deal between unions and the business sector could lead to simplified enterprise bargaining.
APS diversity review released
A new review says enhancing diversity and inclusion will improve the public service.
Santos plan paused
Tiwi Islands traditional owners have won a court-ordered pause on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project.
Asteroid smack successful
Australian scientists have assisted NASA in testing the first ever asteroid redirection.
Federal ICAC vote looms
The federal government has given more details of its planned corruption court.
MPs to see tax cut win
Federal politicians are forecast to pocket more than $18 million over 10 years from stage three tax cuts.
Singapore green deal coming
Singapore and Australia are expected to sign a new “green economy agreement” next month.
World Bank boss dubbed denier
The president of the World Bank has faced calls to resign after refusing to acknowledge fossil-fuel burning is warming the planet.
ATO tactics leaked
An ATO whistleblower has revealed internal complaints about debt recovery tactics at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Child care inquiry coming
The federal government says it will launch an inquiry into rising child care costs next year.
Dutton drones up for review
A drone deal approved by former defence minister Peter Dutton could be scrapped.
RBA deputy backs money moves
The RBA’s deputy governor says the global economy is on “a bit of a knife edge”.
NSW plan finally signed
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the first plan for how New South Wales will share water in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Aged care boost announced
The federal government says it will spend an extra $1.4 billion to help healthcare providers and the aged care sector deal with ...
ATO new digs announced
Australia’s army of tax collectors will soon work from a $300 million building from the same designers as hip tech firm Atlassian.
AUKUS talks slow
Analysts have reviewed the progress and sidetracking of Australia’s defence ambitions on the first anniversary of the AUKUS partnership.
Hydro build backed
Australia’s first large scale hydrogen plant will be built in the Pilbara region of WA.