Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Greens push 'tycoon tax'
The Greens have proposed a new “tycoon tax” modelled on a former Labor policy.
Passports loom in states' way out
Australia’s major population centres have given hints of what the future “vaccine economy” will look like.
UK baulks at healthy jabs
The UK’s vaccine advisory body has raised some concerns about vaccinating children.
UN pushes emissions pledge
A senior UN official says the climate crisis will “wreak havoc” on Australia’s economy if coal is not phased out.
Contractors cut from COVID support
Labour hire firms say thousands of contracted public servants will not be paid for time lost to COVID-19 vaccinations or isolation.
Lobby pushes Indian links
Business leaders say there should be strong technological ties between Australia and India.
Stats show JobKeeper profits
Thousands of companies that received JobKeeper payments tripled their turnover while doing so.
PC deems water list adequate
The Productivity Commission says reporting of foreign ownership of Australian water is sufficient.
Assault inquiry set aside
An inquiry into who in the Prime Minister's Office knew about Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape has been suspended.
ATO details remote rort
The ATO has provided new details on an outback tax scam that cost it millions.
Big rail review launched
A review of Australia’s interstate rail network regulations has been launched.
Lendlease backs zero by 2050
Australian building giant Lendlease says the Federal Government must commit to cutting carbon emissions to zero by 2050.
ARENA backs tech connection
Federal agencies are funding a new digital energy connections simulation tool.
ATAGI suggests Pfizer for kids
ATAGI is recommending vaccination against COVID-19 for all individuals from 12 years of age.
China firing new thorium
China is preparing to test a molten salt nuclear reactor that uses thorium instead of uranium.
COVIDSafe failure detailed
A damning COVIDSafe report shows the Federal Government ignored important input.
Many support ciggie ban
Over half of Australians in a recent survey support getting rid of retail cigarette sales within the decade.