Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
ASIC will soon embed its enforcement staff into the major banks and wealth manager AMP.
PFAS class action launched
A class action has been filed against the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
States hold out on NEG
A new survey finds over 70 per cent of Australians want the government to set a high renewable energy target.
Councils want SRSS restored
Mayors and councillors have called on the federal government to financially support asylum seekers.
My Health Record to be tightened
The Federal Government is amending its e-health legislation after intense public outcry.
Defence preps for drought help
Soldiers could be deployed to help drought-stricken farmers across the eastern states.
PM was close to Reef money
More details have emerged about $443.8 million in reef funding that was awarded without a competitive tender process.
Wealth report reveals big gap
A new report on wage equality finds Australia's richest 20 per cent own almost two thirds of country's wealth.
AFP software to spare officers
The AFP is working on software to prevent staff being exposed to distressing digital evidence.
China will find 5G role
Huawei says China will be involved in Australia’s 5G network regardless of potential government bans.
Defence wants cyber help
The Defence Department wants help to develop cyber solutions for national security issues.
EV inaction called out
A Senate inquiry has heard Australian drivers could pay the price for inaction on electric vehicles.
NEG sessions could be split
A two-stage process might be used to get the national energy guarantee (NEG) happening.
MP faces misconduct claims
Labor MP Emma Husar is being investigated by her party over allegations of workplace bullying and misconduct.
NDIS team to catch crooks
The Federal Government is setting up a 100-person task force to catch people trying to rip off the NDIS.
Secretive compo stacks up
Bureaucratic bungles are costing taxpayers millions each year in secret compensation payments.
Tudge wants to judge 'values'
Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says migrants should sit an Australian “values” test ...
NEG set to drive down bills
New modelling has found Australian households would save about $150 every year on their power bills under the NEG.
PFAS probe hears of "living hell"
Residents in PFAS-affected areas have described their lives as a “living hell”.