Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Experts say Australia is on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts.
New link for better warnings
Australia is set to upgrade its severe weather and flood warning capabilities.
NWI shift outlined
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...
Climate details demanded
Australia’s new climate reporting legislation will come into force next year.
Gender laws put firms on notice
New gender laws could see big companies stripped of government contracts.
Green scheme pays empty promises
Experts have challenged the integrity of Australia's Carbon Credit scheme.
Mining money to slump
Official stats show Australia will see a decline in resource exports of about $117 billion by the end of the decade.
NDIS drives jobs boost
Reports say that close to a third of jobs created last year were for the NDIS.
Assurance sought in Assange case
Julian Assange has won a temporary reprieve in his ongoing extradition battle.
Big money for solar boost
The Albanese Government has announced its new, $1 billion Solar Sunshot initiative, which it says will help transform Australia into a renewable energy powerhouse.
COVID probe shows submissions
The Commonwealth has issued an update on its ongoing COVID-19 inquiry.
Green job body forming
Businesses are concerned about attempts to shift workers into more sustainable work.
Offshore bill pulled
The Albanese government says it had to shelve its offshore gas regulation bill due to the Greens' strong opposition.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Services safety boost tabled
The Federal Government has introduced legislation aimed at fortifying protections for Commonwealth frontline workers.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
ATO cops court hits
The ATO has been battered this week with criticism of its handling of billions of dollars in family trusts and business debts.
Charges laid for alleged bribe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says charges have been laid over an airport bribery scandal.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
Hacks back North Korean nukes
A UNreport says North Korea’s cyberattacks have brought in US$3 billion to fund nuclear weapons endeavours.