Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A $5.4 billion dam project in North Queensland is likely to be pushed back.
Pilbara legal case looms
Traditional owners are preparing a legal battle with mining giant Fortescue Metals Group over royalty payments in WA.
PM preps quick cut
One of new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first moves has been to dump the nation’s top public servant.
ATSE requests STEM focus
Tech advocates are urging the new Australian Government to urgently decarbonise the economy and invest in the STEM workforce.
Outsource review expected
Australia’s new Federal Government is expected to review the use of consultants and labour hire firms.
WHO meets on monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has held an emergency meeting on recent monkeypox outbreaks.
JobKeeper drove school coffers
New analysis suggests many private schools that received JobKeeper pandemic payments increased their income.
Ex-judges back federal ICAC
Dozens of retired judges have called for an “urgently needed” federal anti-corruption agency.
LNP to rely on PS cuts
The Coalition is planning $3.3 billion worth of public service cuts to fund $2.3 billion worth of election pledges.
Drought texts remain secret
The PM’s office has blocked requests for text messages that Barnaby Joyce claims constituted his work as drought envoy.
Reef heat keeps rising
The Great Barrier Reef last year saw its hottest December on record since 1900.
Diversity low in federal bids
Only a small proportion of candidates in the federal election come from diverse backgrounds, analysis has found.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
Andrews rejects tram funds
A federal MP has made the rare decision not to pledge new funding to her region ahead of the election.
APSC seeks group boost
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued new standards as part of efforts to create ‘one APS’.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.
Report calls for housing re-think
Experts have called for a more diverse set of responses to Australia's housing crisis.
Ship skills questioned
Australia might not have the defence shipbuilding skills to complete a local submarine build.