Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed the “indulgent and selfish” practice of people boycotting companies ...
Court overturns backpacker tax
The Federal Court has decided to overturn the controversial backpacker tax.
Mental costs counted
The Productivity Commission says schools should employ “mental health and wellbeing” counsellors for children.
New PS HR stream launched
Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott has announced Australia’s new Head of Human Resources Profession.
Big firms look at leaving lobbies
The chairman of Alinta Energy says big lobbies are undermining climate change policy.
Expert unpicks drought impacts
A leading water researcher says government water reforms have worsened the effects of the drought.
Taylor's false claims answered
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has provided little explanation for using doctored documents to criticise Sydney’s lord mayor.
Norway oil fund hits new height
The value of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has grown to a record 10 trillion Norwegian crowns ($A1.6 trillion).
Origin boss calls for certainty
Origin Energy boss Frank Calabria says the era of new coal power is over.
Spy charges for ex-ONA director
A former Australian intelligence official has been charged with breaching national secrecy rules.
State link fast-tracked
The federal and NSW governments have announced plans to upgrade the NSW interconnector with Queensland.
Pension Loans up for review
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has launched a review of the Government's reverse mortgage scheme.
Defence concedes typo
Defence has been criticised for mistakes in the documentation for Australia’s Future Submarine budget.
Face database rejected
Federal Parliament’s security and intelligence committee has rejected plans for a central identity database ...
Carp call coming
The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) will soon make recommendations about the release of carp herpes virus.
Native title/mining bill revived
The Morrison government wants to change native title laws to so that hundreds of mining leases can be progressed.