Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Victorian and federal governments are clashing over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan extension.
IA reports on shortage
Infrastructure Australia (IA) says shortages in steel and building materials could impact critical projects.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
Migration tweaks outlined
Labor has resisted slashing overall migration, announcing changes that focus largely on foreign students.
AEMO welcomes NEM plans
AEMO says a strong pipeline of energy projects is progressing through the NEM connection process.
Fossil pledge still sought
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has joined a last-ditch effort to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit.
New head for ATO
APS veteran Rob Heferen is set to assume the role of Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
PISA stats show slides
The latest PISA data shows half of Australian 15-year-olds are falling below expected mathematics standards.
AI guide for school use
The Government has outlined new measures to control the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools.
Debt fixes pushed
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has told agencies to quickly fix thousands of unlawfully miscalculated welfare debts.
ARC changes outlined
The Albanese Government has presented a bill to strengthen the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Greens get water concessions
The Albanese Government and the Greens have struck a deal on environmental reforms.
Combo bill criticised
The Albanese Government has been criticised for combining changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax with a bill to avoid a new PwC scandal.
Concern over COP leader claims
The president of COP28 says there is “no science” behind calls for a phase-out of fossil fuels.