Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Union concerned over ATO office
A $36 million fit-out at an Australian Tax Office building in Melbourne is set to slash floor space.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
Face-matching flaw outlined
Australia’s new face-matching system will be prone to misreading non-Caucasian faces, experts say.
Foodbank funding falling
The Foodbank charity says the Federal Government’s decision to slash its funding “beggars belief”.
Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.
My Health opt-out ending
The window of time to opt out of the My Health Record system closes this week.
PM outlines Pacific fund
The Prime Minister is announcing a $2 billion infrastructure financing facility for the Pacific.
PM angry over China deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews should have involved him before signing a major deal with China.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
APRA gets tech boost
APRA’s funding has been boosted by $58.7 million to address next-generation risks.
Big gas tax hike outlined
Oil and gas giants will be hit with a $6 billion tax hike over the next decade.
Korea appears against Adani
More banks have ruled out any role in funding Adani's contentious Carmichael coal project.
Labor tracking flaw uncovered
Labor’s secret voter tracking practices have been exposed by a simple Google search.
Rubella success celebrated
Australia’s elimination of rubella is a powerful sign that that vaccinations work, according to health minister Greg Hunt.
Economists respond to Labor plans
Labor has proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
Airservices strike looms
Airservices Australia staff will strike next Tuesday after pay negotiations broke down.