Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Domestic gas efforts increased
The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
Inquiry looks at NDIS delays
Australians with a disability have an opportunity to share their experiences as part of a new review of NDIS wait times.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Liddell task force formed
A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.
Parkinson plugs trading scheme
A former head of the public service says power prices would be lower under an emissions trading scheme.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
Chinese monitoring questioned
An international student at uni in Brisbane has received a warning from Chinese authorities.
RBA sees 'turning point'
The RBA governor says Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point”.
Another agency linked to AFP raids
Reports suggest an agency other than the AFP supported raids on journalists.
Centrelink suspensions unpicked
New data shows over 120,000 welfare recipients had payments suspended despite having a valid reason.
HealthEngine hit with data claim
HealthEngine - an app used nationwide for a range of sensitive duties - is facing huge penalties.
High Court rules on tweet case
A former public servant has lost a free speech High Court case over tweets criticising government policies.
ACCC to inspect Murray market
The ACCC will study who owns what in the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water market.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
MP calls for port claw-back
A federal MP has called for the Chinese lease on Darwin Port to be scrapped, and for the site to be ‘nationalised’.