Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Breach list suggested
The business lobby has called for the establishment of a 'name and shame' register for consulting firms ...
Grant change sought
Key crossbenchers are looking to harness Labor’s anti-corruption agenda for more oversight.
Leak reveals private rates
A federal department has leaked commercially-sensitive data for the second time.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.
Bank bid backed
ANZ's planned $4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp’s banking operations has received the green light, despite ACCC opposition.
RBA plans cause ruction
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed reforms have ignited debate among Australia's financial policy elite.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
AFP preps action
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is gearing up for nationwide industrial action.
Assange makes UK bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is making his last effort within the UK’s legal framework to avoid extradition to the US.
ATO boss makes final calls
The outgoing ATO commissioner has called for enhanced law enforcement powers.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.
Ship spending to shoot up
The Albanese Government has announced plans to revamp the Royal Australian Navy's capabilities amidst a nearly $20 billion cost overrun in the future frigate project.
New China base questioned
The establishment of China’s fifth research station in Antarctica has sparked concerns about Australia's preparedness.
Services struggles with staff
Services Australia has come under fire following allegations that employees have toilet breaks timed.
Union seeks left shift
The head of the CFMEU has spoken about the union’s plan to influence politics.
AFP backs radical moves
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has stood by its decision to conduct an undercover operation against a 13-year-old boy.
Data set for local CDC
The Australian government is progressing its new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).