Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Albanese government is planning new legislation targeting the online harassment tactic known as ‘doxing’.
Ex-ATO staffer jailed
A former ATO employee has been sentenced to five years’ jail over corrupt conduct.
Lowe moves to new role
Philip Lowe, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has been appointed chair of Geoff Wilson’s philanthropic investment manager, Future Generation Australia.
Sub plan could fall short
The first anniversary of the AUKUS pact has been marked with concern about its future.
Fire ant scheme slammed
A Senate inquiry into the spread of fire ants has heard some unsettling insights.
Mistrust rife in Reef review
Great Barrier Reef regulations have been met with scepticism from farmers.
New offshore zone set
The Federal Government has officially declared the Southern Ocean Wind Zone, covering an area of 1,030 square kilometres off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Big clash over bank buy
The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) previous decision to block ANZ's $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp Bank.
Governments agree on NT housing
A $4 billion remote housing initiative is being created to transform NT Indigenous communities.
'Glass cliff' seen for health leaders
Cultural change is needed to increase the number of women in healthcare and medical leadership in Australia ...
AFP discontent continues
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers are gearing up for potentially unprecedented industrial action.
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.
Bowen knocks nuclear claims
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed the Coalition's nuclear power fantasy.
Green funds flow to neighbours
Australia has announced a $2 billion green energy fund for southeast Asia.
ASX hit for transparency failures
ASIC has hit the ASX with a $1.05 million fine over thousands of rules breaches.
Gallagher outlines gender buys
The Federal Government will seek to boost procurement from women-owned businesses.
Burgess responds to spy requests
A shred of extra detail has emerged in a spy scandal started by ASIO boss Mike Burgess.