Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Authorities have proposed allowing energy retailers to defer some of their emissions reductions under the NEG.
States join for NAPLAN reform
The NSW and SA education ministers have united to push for changes to NAPLAN.
ABF head's probe continues
ABF Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg is believed to have accrued $400,000 amid an investigation into his personal conduct.
Cashless card continues
The cashless welfare card will stay in SA and WA for another year, but a wider expansion of the program has been blocked.
Push for change on apology anniversary
A historic anniversary has been used to push for targets to reduce the number of Indigenous children in care.
Regional fund heading for Orange
A new federal agency will be set up in an electorate where the Nationals suffered a historic loss.
Detained kids show high rate of impairment
New research has found 9 out of 10 kids at a juvenile detention centre have at least one form of severe brain impairment.
Gov sites caught in cryptojack
Australian government websites have been covertly used to mine for cryptocurrencies.
DHS data match makes savings
Despite criticism and scandals, the Federal Government is celebrating the money it has saved with its welfare crackdown.
Council studies tourism risk
The Climate Council says Australia’s iconic natural wonders are at risk.
CECV claims private imbalance
The Catholic sector says Australia’s elite private schools receive an extra $747 million each year ...
APVMA move probed
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is facing a new inquiry.
Indigenous plan "effectively abandoned"
A new review accuses the Federal Government of abandoning its Closing the Gap policy.
PM&C review looms
Recent failures have triggered a review of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
Warning over dole expansion
Advocates say a dramatic expansion of the federal government’s work-for-the-dole program will put jobseekers into unsafe work environments.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.