Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A joint letter from over 100 doctors urges Australia to protect imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
ACCC to gain tech powers
The market power of Facebook and Google will soon be subject to a digital code of conduct.
Carbon plan slammed at UN
Australia has been slammed for its policy of using old carbon credits to count towards future emissions targets.
MYEFO shows surplus slip
The Federal Government’s budget surplus has been revised down to $5 billion amid a forecast revenue slump.
Report lays green path
Authorities say over 30 gigawatts of new clean power generation will be needed ...
ASIC watching green risks
ASIC has launched a new climate change risk surveillance program for Australia’s biggest companies.
Gambling probe proposed
Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Reverend Tim Costello want a royal commission into gambling and sports betting.
Hospital lists slip
Australia's top doctors say the country's public hospitals are “going backwards”.
Liu denies CCP links
A Liberal party member has denied links to the Chinese Communist Party, despite references to China’s Belt and Road initiative on event invitations.
VET fee wipe continues
The Federal Government is still in the process of wiping almost $500 million in dodgy VET fees.
Adani pipe plan advanced
The Federal Government has referred Adani’s pipe plan for environmental approval without applying the federal water trigger.
Russia plugs nuclear ship
Russia has suggested Australia follow its lead by building an offshore, floating nuclear reactor.
AEMC predicts price fall
Official forecasts predict power prices will fall in most Australian states and territories over the next three years.
Aged care commission continues
The aged care royal commission is holding its next public hearing in Canberra this week.
Albanese makes country run
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has backed coal exports as he prepares to tour regional Queensland.
Albanese wants Facebook filter
Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese has taken a swing at social media giants.
Call for diversity in space studies
A new review has called for the hiring of more LGBTQ and disabled astronomers.
Emissions rise slowing
Greenhouse gas emissions should set a new record this year, but the rate of growth has shrunk.
Medevac deal denied
The Federal Government denies doing a deal to secure the repeal of ‘medevac’ laws, despite strong indications that it did.