Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
BHP boss Mike Henry says the world’s sustainability drive could actually hamper its decarbonisation agenda.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.
Joyce threatens online giants
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Federal Government will regulate social media giants.
Taylor rejects BCA's call
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Australia’s business leaders have proposed a “backdoor carbon tax”.
Local eyes on Pandora details
The ATO will review details exposed in this week’s Pandora Papers leak.
Experts suggests Intelligence role
A new report calls for an Intelligence Minister portfolio to co-ordinate the government's national security response.
Secretive cabinet could crack open
Moves are afoot to end the confidentiality of the National Cabinet.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
COVIDSafe delivers little use
The COVIDSafe app has cost $9 million so far, but has not uncovered any close contacts during the current outbreaks.
Experts propose healthy shift
Australia’s health system is criticised for failing both users and providers, but change is possible, according to experts.
Forrest slams CCS
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has slammed carbon capture as a “failed” technology.
Huge leak reveals havens
Leaked documents have revealed the offshore banking affairs of billionaires and world leaders.
JobKeeper grift outlined
A review shows thousands of businesses that received JobKeeper payments were not eligible.
Key idealogue elevated
Tim Wilson has become the assistant minister for energy and emissions reduction.
Telcos slam NBN concessions
Australia’s big telcos say NBN Co needs to stop profiting off prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.
Aus-EU free trade delayed
The European Union has postponed negotiations for a free trade agreement with Australia.
NTEU backs vaccines
The National Tertiary Education Union has backed compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for university staff and students.
Regulators want green rules
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
TEQSA ranks expand
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) has a new commissioner.