Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
In the year since the Royal Commission's report on the Robodebt, no public servants have been investigated for breaches of the Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct.
Scrapped card users surveyed
Two years after the Labor government ended the cashless debit card program, a review has found both positive and negative outcomes.
Top secret cloud coming
The Australian Government says a new partnership with Amazon Web Services will enhance national security.
Council repairs counted
A survey of 458 councils in Australia has shown a notable improvement in the condition of local government infrastructure.
CSIRO expands super-computing
CSIRO has partnered with Dell to develop an advanced high-performance computing (HPC) system named Virga.
Gift issues uncovered
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been found to have significant issues with managing ...
New site for grim tally
The federal government has introduced a new statistical dashboard for intimate partner homicides involving female victims.
Telcos agree to Google deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus amid its ongoing investigation into Google's search services.
Veteran reforms pledged
The Albanese Government has introduced legislation aimed at addressing the alarming rate of veteran suicides.
Basin sharing birthday marked
This week marks the tenth anniversary of the Basin Plan water trading rules in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Big meetings for water ministers
Two high-level meetings have occurred to decide on significant plans for water in Australia.
Stone ban takes effect
From July 1, the manufacture, sale, and installation of engineered stone is banned in Australia.
Boyle case proceeds
Whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal has been dismissed, meaning he will face trial for exposing misconduct within the ATO.
Grumbles over wind approval
The Albanese Government has approved the Gawara Baya Wind Farm, a significant renewable energy project in North Queensland.
New centre for health threats
A new initiative is aimed at enhancing the health sector's resilience against cyber threats.
Nuclear ignored in energy shift
AEMO has released its 25-year roadmap for transitioning the NEM to net zero emissions by 2050.
Vape change takes effect
The Albanese Government's vaping reforms, which it describes as “world leading”, officially come into effect today.
Banking code updated
ASIC has approved a new Australian Banking Code of Practice, designed to strengthen consumer protections.
Defence refers Thales deal
Defence has referred a $1.2 Billion Thales contract to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).