Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says 2023 set a grim milestone as the hottest year on record, with climate indicators reaching catastrophic levels.
Airport strikes delayed
Planned strikes that could have interrupted holiday flight plans have been postponed.
Parkinson moves to super
A former leading federal public servant has joined the board of a major super fund.
RBA appointments attacked
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has accused Treasurer Jim Chalmers of attempting to politicise the central bank
Big R&D boost proposed
Investing 3 per cent of GDP into research could boost the economy by $100 billion and create 42,000 new jobs ...
Offshore issue spotted
Australia’s Biodiversity Council has questioned a proposed environmental law carve out for the offshore oil and gas industry.
US warning on water hacks
The US Government has issued a warning about the vulnerability of water systems to cyberattacks.
Social media asked to show work
The eSafety Commissioner has called on social media companies to show how they are blocking extremist material.
Big rise for key workers
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded aged care workers a wage increase of up to 28.5 per cent.
CEFC continues lithium boost
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a commitment of up to $110 million to support a lithium project.
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDO engages SC review
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has initiated an external review following critical remarks in a recent court case.
Ex-PM's Origin comments surface
In a striking political intervention, Paul Keating appears to have challenged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to dismiss a $20 billion offer by Canadian private equity giant Brookfield to purchase Origin Energy.
Low cost scheme outlined
Economists have proposed a ‘HECS-for-solar’ scheme to slash power bills and help the climate.
Pocock questions gas talks
The Albanese government has been accused of avoiding First Nations consultation on offshore gas plans.
Exclusion misses billions
Increasing disability employment could boost the national economy by billions.