Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Cyber heads to pad posture
The Australian Cyber Security Centre wants new people to uplift the agency’s cyber posture.
EU tightens cyber regime
The EU has agreed to a new mechanism to freeze hackers' assets and ban them from entry anywhere in world.
Health pledges should be kept
The newly-returned Morrison Government should be held to account for massive health promises.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
LNP would keep public cap
The public sector would help pay for many of the LNP’s policies announced during the election.
Experts pen climate letter
Australian scientists and experts have signed a statement calling on the next Australian government to prioritise climate action.
Killers enter in secret trade
Australia has reportedly resettled two suspected murderers in a refugee deal with the USA.
Tech firms make terror pledge
Tech giants have pledged to work with governments and each other to combat the threat of violent extremism on the internet.
Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
MDBA hit with class action
A group of Murray irrigators have lodged a class action against the MDBA ...
Private school funding soars
Government funding to private schools has grown by far more than public schools over the decade to 2017.
Prison effectiveness questioned
A new study suggests prison sentences do not significantly reduce rates of future violent crime.
Safety urged on poll day
The Food Safety Information Council has some tips for keeping democracy sausages safe this weekend.
Union head to make wage case
The ACTU president is set to address a minimum wage case for the first time in decades.
Defence charged over death
The Department of Defence has been charged over the death of a soldier killed in a live fire training exercise.
DHS rejigs CIO group
The Department of Human Services has restructured its chief information officer group.
Facebook targets fake ads
Facebook is attempting to bolster the accountability and transparency of political content in the current federal election campaign.