Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Warning over FSANZ shift
Experts warn that Australia’s food standard system is being taken away from health authorities.
Academy head pledges economic effort
The next president of the Australian Academy of Science has been selected.
Tudge wants uni boost
The Federal Government has a new plan for universities to boost their bottom lines.
Labor makes contract pledge
Labor says it would introduce a “same job, same pay” policy for the public service, if it were in power.
Patrick slams FOI rejection
Senator Rex Patrick has named an APS official that he says is responsible for rejected FOI requests.
Sackings allowed for God's sake
The Federal Government is introducing its new religious discrimination bill to parliament.
Key summit recordings posted
Recordings from the recent Workplace Sexual Harassment National Forum are now available.
Bioenergy future mapped
Experts say Australia's bioenergy industry could be worth more than $10 billion a year.
China crypto-crackdown continues
Chinese authorities say crypto mining could jeopardise efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
New links for climate health
A $10 million national network has been set up to build resilience to the human health impacts of environmental change.
Menzies centre opens
The Robert Menzies Institute has opened at the University of Melbourne this week.
Feds want tech protections
The Federal Government is pushing new principles for private companies to secure critical technologies ...
Pacific aid risk outlined
Billions of dollars in government aid and infrastructure projects for Pacific Island nations are at risk of being misused.
Regional shift backed
Advocates are pushing for a ‘great regionalisation’ in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM plugs tech edge
The Prime Minister says the AUKUS deal will also be used to share cutting edge technology.
Rolls-Royce readies small reactors
Rolls-Royce says it has the funding to develop mini nuclear reactors, and is encouraging Australia to get involved.
Big plans hinge on rare skills
Experts say a skills shortage could put the government’s cyber strategy at risk.