Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Health Minister Mark Butler has officially sanctioned a 3.03 per cent increase in private health insurance premiums, effective from April 1.
Kiss lifted to commissioner role
Australia will soon have a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
New cyber boss appointed
The Federal Government has appointed a new national cyber security coordinator.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
Ethics centre sought
Australia could establish a world-first national body dedicated to applied ethics, potentially unlocking billions ...
AEMO chair announced
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has officially announced Professor Mary O’Kane AC as its new Independent Chair of the Board.
ASEAN links celebrated
A special summit this week marks 50 years of partnership between Australia and ASEAN.
Billions pouring into shift
The Federal Government will spend big to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Centrelink cut-offs slammed
With payment suspension pushing people to the brink, calls for a Centrelink overhaul are growing louder.
Custom cells could drive sector
Australia's synthetic biology sector appears set to bolster the economy by billions in coming decades.
Survey backs human services
A new survey shows Australian attitudes about the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in government services.
CSIRO tests green tech
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
ACCC urges tech regulation
The ACCC is calling for regulation of digital giants to protect consumers and competition.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
Spy boss exposes local agent
ASIO has given details of a foreign espionage plot involving an Australian politician.
Murray review shows shortfall
The Productivity Commission has released its latest review of the MDBP.