Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government will host a national women's safety summit.
Audit reveals robodebt tail
Services Australia has been criticised for continuing to raise money through ‘robodebts’ after the scheme had been ruled unlawful.
MPs intervene on grant calls
Federal government figures have been found to have intervened in the selection of over a third of the projects in the $200m Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Feds celebrate slow rollout
The Federal Government says the number of medical centres delivering the COVID-19 vaccine will double this week.
Local missile building backed
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a $1 billion guided missile facility.
Pay scams cost $14m
Australian businesses lost over $14 million in ‘payment redirection scams’ last year.
Mint marks Indigenous service
The Royal Australian Mint has launched a new coin commemorating Indigenous men and women who have served in the military.
Senator slammed for gender stances
The new Assistant Women’s Minister has been accused of undermining survivors of sexual assault.
Spat emerges over rollout
The Federal Government has blamed the states for the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Water pledge weakening
Questions have been raised about whether money meant for Indigenous water rights will actually be delivered.
Academy calls for carbon efforts
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Ad-hoc energy scheme flawed
The Department of Industry's $10 million reliable energy infrastructure grants program has been found to be flawed.
AEMO reports on future shortage
A new gas import terminal could help Australia avoid a looming gas shortage.
COVIDSafe costs continue
The Federal Government has revealed that its COVIDSafe app costs at least $100,000 a month to operate.
MP stays after harassment claim
Queensland MP Andrew Laming is giving up his parliamentary roles, but not his position, after bullying and harassing women.
NAIF aimed at new areas
The Federal Government wants to modify a major investment scheme, and could use it to underwrite new fossil fuel projects.
PM pushes female change
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shifted problem ministers around to create the appearance that action has been taken.
Rooftop export fee suggested
Regulators have proposed charging Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
Scrapped support to hurt poorest
Australia’s Treasury estimates up to 150,000 jobs may be lost this week as government wage support ends.
JobKeeper grift going unchecked
The Morrison Government has decided not to pursue companies that kept JobKeeper payments despite massive profits.