Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2023
Key scheme hurt builders
The Morrison government’s HomeBuilder scheme appears to have benefited high income earners and select builders.
Locals high in QS ranking
Three Australian universities have been placed in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings.
PwC split sale proposed
PwC Australia is planning to sell off its government consulting arm to private equity investor Allegro Funds for a nominal fee of $1.
'De-banking' sweep launched
The Treasury and regulators are joining forces to address alleged ‘de-banking’ practices.
AI aimed at critical protection
Experts have proposed using AI to help protect critical infrastructure including power, water and communication networks.
Ethics probe prepared
The Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit has initiated an inquiry into the probity and ethics of the APS.
Gambling ban outlined
An Australian parliamentary inquiry has called for a complete ban on all advertisements for online gambling within the next three years.
NACC cases lining up
Bill Shorten says he will not interfere with the federal corruption commission, which is set to go live in coming days.
Barra backing questioned
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) allegedly disregarded its lending guidelines in a barramundi investment.
Flood fund tweaks detailed
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the federal Future Drought Fund.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
Small firms prop economy
Small businesses in Australia have contributed over half a trillion dollars to the country's GDP ...
Defence cutting contractors
The Australian Defence Department is set to remove 2000 contractors, equivalent to one-fifth of its private workforce.
Green funds for Uber hire
Splend, a provider of subscription vehicles for rideshare drivers, has secured $20 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Home Affairs gets cyber sweep
Home Affairs is getting Air Force expertise to fortify its cyber responses.
Key gaps widen
Indigenous Australians continue to experience worsening life outcomes despite efforts to Close the Gap.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.