Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A new list reveals the dozens of public servants that earn over $1 million a year.
Australia inks AI accord
Australia has signed the Bletchley Declaration, a global initiative aimed at promoting the safe, ethical, and responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Green case pause questioned
Legal experts have questioned a federal government proposal to put a three-year pause on litigation for deceptive claims.
Local money in dark firms
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has invested in Chinese Communist Party-linked companies and Uyghur oppression.
Gas paused at last minute
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to halt its Barossa gas project at the eleventh hour.
Hiring drive to help Services
The Albanese Government says it is creating thousands of new jobs to enhance Centrelink and Medicare services.
McBride case brings criticism
A group of whistleblowers has accused the Federal Government of failing to protect them.
Native title for WA stretch
The Federal Court has recognised native title rights in WA’s northern Goldfields.
Union slams work claims
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) is facing criticism from the Australian Services Union (ASU).
APS change outlined
The Government says it is taking action to address underperformance in federal departmental leadership.
Insider threat detailed
“Spies in suits” targeting disgruntled employees have emerged as a major national security concern for Australia, warns Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.
Record keepers call for change
Australia's federal agencies are facing record-keeping challenges, warns the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global).
Security patches pushed
The Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Clare O’Neil, says businesses must address major software vulnerabilities.
Legal action over water talks
First Nations groups have launched a legal challenge over a water plan.
Tipping points draw closer
The United Nations University is sounding alarm bells about six critical tipping points with potentially irreversible consequences.
Water sales sizzle
Irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin have sold almost double the amount of water the federal government initially sought ...
DEWR strike supported
Employees at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) have opted to strike.