Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a new approach to reducing gaps for Indigenous Australians.
Bill to scrap buyback cap
Labor wants to remove a cap on the amount of water the Government can buy from irrigators ...
Closed doors on Manus deal
The Federal Government did not run an open tender process for $423 million worth of contracts for security Manus Island.
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
Senator's staff leaked raid info
Senator Michaelia Cash’s former chief of staff leaked details about a union raid to the media.
US issues laser warning
A new US Government report warns China and Russia are both developing space-based weapons.
Minerals Council wants green reform
The peak mining lobby says Australia’s resources sector is becoming too over-regulated to invest in.
Regional migrant road shortened
A new Federal Government plan will see migrants fast-tracked to regional areas.
Aged care commission begins
The royal commission into Australia’s aged care system is underway this week.
Asylum medical bill slammed
The Federal Government is firm in its belief that more sick asylum seekers should not be treated.
Insider aids big sub deal
Reports say a close ally of PM Scott Morrison helped finalise Australia $50 billion submarine deal.
NBN underperformance measured
The ACCC has found the NBN is underserving one in 10 of its customers.
New funds for child safety
The Government has put up $10 million to improve the tools to keep Australian children safe online.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Millions in Medicare sitting unclaimed
Over $110 million worth of Medicare rebates sit unclaimed, the Government says.
Parliament hacked
Authorities are scrambling to investigate an apparent hack on the federal parliament’s computer network.
"Idiot" MP apologises
A Federal Government minister has apologised for doing something "inappropriate" to a female Defence officer.
Bank report leaks alleged
Federal Labor wants an inquiry into potential leaks of the banking royal commission report.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Liberal link in tax attacks
There are calls for Liberal MP Tim Wilson to be sacked following alleged conflicts of interest over an inquiry into a Labor policy.