Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A former Border Force official has been sentenced to jail after forging documents to make unauthorised payments.
Police win new powers
The Federal Government has passed a bill that gives the AFP new powers to hack and disrupt ‘dark web’ activities.
Farm visa outlined
The Federal Government has announced a new type of agricultural visa for foreigners to work on Australian farms.
Aged care vax map launched
The Health Department has created a new online map to show how many aged care workers are vaccinated.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Ex-judges return before merger
More than 20 retired Family Court judges have returned to address a backlog of 7,000 cases.
$378m redress scheme launched
Survivors of Stolen Generation policies have welcomed a $378 million redress scheme.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Ads urge care work
The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to work under the NDIS.
AEMC allows panel charge
The AEMC is allowing power companies to charge Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
Green work drops
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.