Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2021
The AIS has launched new measures to monitor the wellbeing of Australian athletes, coaches and officials.
Archives spared with late funding
The National Archives of Australia has been granted $67.7 million in urgent federal funding.
Culture-pay link proposed
Politicians have proposed penalties for a lack of improvement in public sector workplace culture.
IGR forecasts ageing issues
The latest government intergenerational report predicts smaller population growth.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Defence denies UFO-watch
The US has released a report on Pentagon-documented UFOs, while Australia says it is not looking for aliens.
Holgate questions Fletcher
The communications minister has been accused of being unusually involved with Australia Post.
ASX chief gives data details
ASX CEO Dominic Stevens says the exchange is working on the world's richest blockchain.
Big names call for federal ICAC
Dozens of eminent Australians have called on the Prime Minister to create a national anti-corruption body “with teeth”.
Community TV stays to 2024
A lifeline has been extended for the community TV stations Channel 31 and Channel 44.
DFAT chief reflects on China
Australia's top diplomat says China must grapple with its own “insecurity”.
Reef review looms
UN officials say the Great Barrier Reef should be placed on a list of world heritage sites “in danger”.
Senators split on water reforms
The LNP has been divided by a vote on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
No jail for Witness K
A whistleblower has been spared jail time after revealing Australia bugged a foreign government to benefit Woodside.
ARENA changes challenged
A Coalition-controlled committee says proposed changes to ARENA may be illegal.
TGA reviews One Nation drug claims
The medical regulator is investigating claims made by One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts.
DFAT reviews uni deals
Foreign Minister Marise Payne is reviewing over 6,000 deals between universities and foreign powers.
Government gags Porter probe
The Federal Government has rushed to silence an attempt to investigate Chirstian Porter's worthiness as a minister.
Morrison muscles sub firm
The Prime Minister has attempted to pressure France on its multi-billion-dollar submarine deal deadline.
'Blue ribbon' plan released
A new strategy seeks to both protect and profit from areas within 50km of the ocean.