Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Angus Taylor delayed releasing figures showing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions were rising.
Energy Minister inquiry looms
The Federal Energy Minister could face a formal inquiry into alleged backroom meetings.
Skipped meals common on Newstart
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Newstart recipients have to skip meals.
US eyes new Darwin port
The United States military is preparing a $300 million push to expand naval facilities in northern Australia.
ACCC wants eyes on tech giants
The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
RBA boss explains intent
Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe has reiterated the value of targeting consumer price rises.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.
Liberal MP backs Indigenous bid
A new Liberal MP has become the latest conservative to back an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution.
New jet issues arise
US officials say there are not enough spare parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
PMC head replaced
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Dr Martin Parkinson is stepping down ...
Internship scheme "failing"
Young jobseekers are reportedly being paid just $4 an hour under a federal government internship program.
'Death spiral' denied
The Health Minister says current measures are enough to counteract a private health system “death spiral”.
Huawei denies ban basis
One of Chinese tech firm Huawei’s top executives says Australia was wrong to ban the company from building Australia’s 5G network.
MPs cleared of private concerns
The Prime Minister's department has decided the PM’s colleagues did not breach ministerial standards.
Rights linked to population health
Nations with stronger women's rights appear to have better health and faster population growth.
Sequestration sabotage suggested
Chevron has been accused of deliberately mismanaging its carbon sequestration project at the Gorgon gas facility.