Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has published its final decision for the 2024–25 Default Market Offer.
Local battery plan lands
The Albanese Government has unveiled its National Battery Strategy to enhance domestic battery manufacturing capabilities.
Tunnel machine stuck
A stuck tunnel boring machine has slowed progress on the Snowy 2.0 hydropower project.
Vape ban backed
A Senate committee has recommended banning the manufacture, sale, and advertising of non-prescription vapes.
ASIC efforts outlined
ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland has described Australia's key regulatory priorities amid global trends.
Feds seek cancellation power
Experts warn that a proposed cap on international students could cause “chaos”.
Assange allowed to re-state case
London’s High Court is allowing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Jenkins takes on new role
The former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner has been named the new Chair of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
Optus sued over big breach
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has initiated Federal Court proceedings against telecommunications giant Optus.
PC reviews COVID-era equality
The Productivity Commission has examined economic inequality in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Nuclear knocked in cost report
A new report finds running Australia on nuclear power would be one of the most expensive possible options.
Sea law sees new pollution
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) says greenhouse gas emissions constitute marine pollution...
Climate claims found lacking
EDO analysis has uncovered widespread greenwashing in major Australian sectors.
AFP officers eye deal
Australian Federal Police (AFP) members are reviewing their employer's latest wage proposal.
AMA reacts to health spend
Lobbyists say Australia’s health sector is missing an opportunity for systemic change.
Emission consideration upheld
A Federal Court ruling allows coal and gas projects to continue ignoring the impacts of their emissions.
PRRT path open
Oil and gas producers have expressed relief after the Albanese government reached an agreement with the Greens.
Santos case conduct probed
The conduct of the Environmental Defenders Office in a court case with Santos has been reviewed.