Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The federal government is funding mobile phone black spot removal in parts of regional SA, but the remote north will miss out.
Unions switch long-held support
Several Tasmanian trade unions have broken with tradition and will back a candidate from a newly-founded political party over Labor in the Senate.
Chopper deal revived
A re-hashed helicopter deal appears to be a bid for a key seat in the federal election.
Fee spike reaches students
Fees for university arts courses are up by 113 per cent, according to reports.
Hung issues predicted
Morgan Stanley says a hung parliament would have “meaningful” consequences for markets.
Robodebt review pledged
Federal Labor has promised a royal commission into the Robodebt scheme if elected.
States unite in health push
The states and territories are pushing federal politicians over public hospital funding.
Green needs relegated
Global climate action is being held back by war, the COVID-19 pandemic and politics.
Murray plan may rest on election
The $13 billion Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP) is likely to change after the upcoming federal election.
New light on reef risks
Great Barrier Reef management approaches may not adequately address threats to the reef or likely losses of species, habitats and processes.
Map shows insurance risk
The Climate Council says one 25 Australian properties will be effectively uninsurable by 2030.
ACCC sees algorithm issues
The competition watchdog is concerned about how websites display and rank products.
Labor seeks myGov review
The Federal Government’s myGov online services platform could be up for a major review.
LNP pledges hydrogen hubs
The Morrison government’s election campaign has seen “hydrogen hubs” pledged around the country.
Staff drops in DTA shift
The federal Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has reportedly lost close to 40 per cent of its staff since last year.
Local DARPA outlined
Major universities have backed calls for the creation of a new body focussed on funding defence-related research.
ALP pledges contractor cut
The ALP says it would cut government spending on contractors and consultants by $3 billion if it were in government.
Ex-chief calls for frigate shift
Australia should scrap its $45 billion future frigate program, according to a former navy chief.
PM makes regional claim
Scott Morrison says he is committed to regional jobs despite record high vacancy rates.