Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
Buybacks scrapped amid missing flows
The Water Minister says buybacks from farmers are over, while investigations show the Murray-Darling system is missing vast amounts of water.
Coal reliability questioned
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
NDIS review calls for improvements
A federal investigation has called for sweeping changes to the oversight of vulnerable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recipients.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Help needed to save research
The Federal Government has been told to invest in preserving Australia’s research assets.
'Sports rort' probe continues
An inquiry has heard the Federal Government wanted to expand its sports grants scheme to fund more projects in target seats.
Spy watch deemed weak
New research suggests oversight of Australia’s spy agencies is weak compared to its Five Eyes allies.
On-farm scheme could continue
The federal water minister may top up a major drought rebate scheme that has run dry.
Home Affairs moves on mobiles
The Federal government wants to to confiscate mobile phones in immigration detention.
HRC to review gymnastic abuse
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) will soon run an independent review of abuse allegations at Gymnastics Australia.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
PMs push against super change
Two former Prime Ministers have issued a simultaneous warning about the future of superannuation.
ACCC urged to include public news
An official inquiry has heard Google and Facebook should pay to use ABC and SBS content.
Coal plan firm funded
A Queensland company has received a $3.6m grant to further plans for a new coal power station, despite its lack of experience.
Study finds only minor offsets
New analysis shows governments are not requiring companies to increase their offsets.
'Regtech' wage theft solution sought
The small business ombudsmen wants employers who use approved payroll software to be provided “safe harbour” ...
Greens reveal seat-based decisions
A new Morrison Government ‘sports rort’ has emerged, this time in the extremely wonky distribution of a $45 million fund.