Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Australia could be on track to meet its Paris 2030 emissions reductions because of a loophole.
More PFAS reported
The Department of Defence has released a report into PFAS contamination at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
LNP accused of stacking FWC
Labor has accused the Federal Government of “stacking” the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
ACCC calls for Chrome reduction
The competition regulator has issued a report on Google, Facebook and Australian news and advertising.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
Medicare to cover eating issues
Medicare will soon cover treatment for tens of thousands of Australians with severe eating disorders.
New jets descend
Australia’s first two Lockheed Martin F-35As are landing at their new home on Monday.
APS preparation questioned
A new survey has found senior public servants believe the APS is unprepared for tech advances.
CSIRO buys new satellite
CSIRO says its new satellite will help lift the veil on our extreme environment.
New court action for Adani
Adani faces a new legal challenge over its plan to pump billions of litres of water ...
Government tweaks chaplain plan
The Federal Government has announced changes to its controversial school chaplains program.
Australia on path to green power
Australia’s main grids are on track to get three-quarters of their electricity from renewables by 2030.
Business issues 'big stick' warning
The business sector wants the Federal Government to abandon its “big stick” approach to energy legislation.
Decryption rush stalls
Labor appears to be resisting the Government’s call to back its decryption bill.
Mental trauma in Nauru report
New evidence shows extreme mental health suffering on Nauru due to ...
Kids strike in climate fight
Students across the country have gone on strike and held protests over the lack of political action to address climate change.
Call centre report stays dark
The Federal Government is keeping an important Centrelink report under wraps.
Banking bribes brought to light
Two Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) subsidiaries have been fined over $21 million for offering bribes to foreign officials.
Climate cases expand legal grounds
A review has found climate change lawsuits against governments have had more success than those against fossil fuel companies.