Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
State and federal ministers have agreed to a new sharing regime dubbed the ‘Australian Data Network’.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Auto-visa plan continues
Australia’s attempt to create an automated visa system is costing more money, but may not be moving closer to completion.
Senior staff win amid APS freeze
While APS wage growth slows, bonuses for senior executives remain largely unchanged.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Centrelink scrapes back subsidy
Centrelink has issued debt notices to JobJeeper recipients, but not the profitable businesses that enjoyed the subsidy.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
ARENA remit expanded
The Australian Government has successfully allowed ARENA to support fossil fuel technologies.
Australia lags on green efforts
Australia has ranked very low in an analysis of OECD countries’ climate action efforts.
Cabinet curtain could open
A legal decision could reveal new details of discussions at ‘National Cabinet’ meetings.
Feds detail tech desires
The Federal Government has laid out its new safety expectations for tech firms.
RBA boss backs jabs
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe says vaccination is the key to mitigating ongoing economic damage.
AusPost ex-CEO paid out
Australia Post will pay its former chief executive Christine Holgate $1 million as a termination payment.
Defence responds to war crime report
The Defence Department says it will deal with the disciplinary matters from a war crimes report before the end of the year.
Clean coastal plan laid out
The Federal Government is being strongly encouraged to join a new sustainable oceans strategy.
Treasurer dodges rort review
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has boldly avoided reviewing JobKeeper waste, despite urging from several sides.
AEMO plots powerful paths
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has mapped out potential paths from the future of electricity in Australia.
CDC warning leaks
International experts say the COVID-19 delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox.
Consumers back 'sun tax'
A consumer group has backed plans to allow energy networks to charge solar panel owners for sending surplus power back to the grid.