Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Sims speaks on competition shift
ACCC boss Rod Sims says weak market regulations could push people toward populist solutions.
Dutton's fund mocked
Peter Dutton has been excoriated for setting up a fundraiser for flood victims.
Hackers punish Putin
Some of the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not come from governments ...
Mine boss backs independence
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest says global conflict shows Australia must push to become “energy independent”.
Funding imbalance outlined
Analysts say private school funding has increased at five times the rate of public schools.
Big grant for fibre link
Questions have been asked about a $520,000 project to upgrade NBN services for a single business ...
Wilson slams local signs
Liberal MP Tim Wilson is kicking up a stink about his electoral opponent’s campaign signs.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
Funding to fight for Antarctic stake
The Federal Government has put up over $800 million for new Antarctic activities, but the funds are not a matter of pure research.
Australia pledges cyber help
Australia has promised cyber support as the risk of war in Europe continues.
CEFC backs cleantech fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a specialist cleantech fund manager.
Ex-advisor slams gas influence
A former Woodside lobbyist and engineer has accused the gas industry of misleading the public.
Five Eyes focus on trade cartels
The nations of the Five Eyes alliance have agreed to focus on collusion in international trade.
Liberals wrangle for seat picks
New court action could limit PM Scott Morrison’s power within his party.
Gov. gives up on federal ICAC
Liberal MPs have threatened to vote against their party to legislate a federal corruption watchdog.
Big NDIS boost needed
A new report finds the NDIS workforce will need to grow by 83,000 full-time staff in two years.
Colbeck resists COVID blame
Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck says hundreds of COVID deaths in the sector are not an indicator of his performance.
Feds look at green loopholes
New documents suggest the Commonwealth wants to reduce its role in environmental decision-making.
IPCC readies new report
The IPCC is beginning the process to approve its latest report on impacts of climate change.