Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
World Bank reports carbon return
The World Bank says global carbon markets are back from the brink of collapse.
Reef funding questioned
The Federal Government has been criticised for awarding $444 million in funding to a small Great Barrier Reef group with big mining links.
DHS gets gear upgrade
The federal Department of Human Services has announced $27.4 million worth of deals for thousands of new PCs, tablets and monitors.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.
Tweet sacking case continues
Comcare is appealing a ruling that found an Immigration Department worker’s sacking for critical tweets was unlawful.
BIS predicts infrastructure drop
Economists say Australia’s public infrastructure investment will peak soon.
Federal funds for Pacific cable
The Federal Government is funding an undersea telecommunications cable to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Health budget outlined
The new Federal Budget includes significant spending on health in rural areas.
Budget brings Home Affairs growth
This week’s federal Budget contains more outsourcing of the public sector.
Infrastructure injections questioned
An infrastructure lobby says the “big spending” infrastructure budget will actually see a reduction of about $2 billion.
Budget brings STEM boost
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Panel denies PFAS risks
An expert panel has found there is limited or no evidence to link exposure to PFAS chemicals with human disease.