Federal Government News
Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk a central role in a new US Government efficiency drive.
Detention harm detailed
Australia’s offshore detention drives a 20-fold rise in PTSD among refugees, UNSW finds.
ANAO calls for conflict change
Government boards need stronger policies to handle conflicts of interest, an audit finds.
Reynolds questions Thales deal
A billion-dollar contract scandal has prompted serious questions about Australia’s Defence Department.
Robodebt details coming
The Federal Government says it will release a confidential chapter of the Robodebt Royal Commission’s final report at some point.
Water buyback bids open
The Federal Government says its voluntary water purchase tender has attracted over 1,000 responses from landholders ...
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
Teen plan advancing
Legislation to ban social media access for those under 16 is expected to pass Parliament soon.
Jail time for ex-Home Affairs staffer
A former Home Affairs employee has been given a suspended jail sentence for unauthorised access to records.
"Disturbing" claims aim at Parliament
Parliament House is still an unsafe workplace, a new report reveals.
MH system issues reported
A new report suggests Australia’s mental health care system is stretched beyond its limits.
COP talks to see powerful calls
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
Carbon review seeks competition
A government inquiry is looking at ways to keep heavy industries competitive in a net zero world.
Energy issues reported
Electricity prices have been cooling off, but a new report shows market volatility remains a concern.
Training watchdog missing risks
Australia’s VET regulator, ASQA, appears to be failing the fraud prevention test.
UN seeks nuclear update
The UN is revisiting nuclear war risks, thirty-five years and many threats after its most recent review.
Cuts linked to international cap
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has announced job cuts due to a revenue shortfall attributed to declining international student enrolments.
ACCC approves pharmacy merge
Australia’s pharmacy landscape will shift with approval for the merger of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare.