Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Australian Federal Police says raids on journalists are not designed to pressure the media.
APRA taking action, it says
The Federal Government says APRA can do its job properly, despite a detailed report showing it is not.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
PM makes rural pledge
The Prime Minister has promised to set up a new parliamentary committee for rural and regional Australia.
Unions bristle at looming bill
The ACTU says the Coalition’s union crackdown could breach international conventions.
Nats back new dams
Nationals leader Michael McCormack wants more dams and weirs in regional Australia.
Adani wanted reviewers' names
Internal emails show Adani demanded the names of all federal agency scientists reviewing its contentious groundwater plans.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Littleproud plugs water audits
Industry-run water efficiency projects are being audited, the Government claims.
NDIS sex therapy questioned
Advocacy groups want the National Disability Insurance Scheme to pay for sexual services.
PM hopes to reduce dark rate
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed a new suicide prevention adviser.
Local recycling suggested
The recycling industry wants to kickstart the domestic market to reduce the reliance on Asian countries.
Recognition bid launched
Conservatives are divided over the Morrison government's plan for Indigenous recognition.
Encryption talks skip local firms
The Home Affairs department does not appear to have consulted with local tech companies about encryption laws.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.
AFP seeking media scalps
Reports say the AFP demanded the private travel details of a senior ABC journalist.
Big mark from LNG methane
Experts say the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom could contribute to climate change as much as coal.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.