Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2018
The Federal Government is keeping an important Centrelink report under wraps.
Banking bribes brought to light
Two Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) subsidiaries have been fined over $21 million for offering bribes to foreign officials.
Climate cases expand legal grounds
A review has found climate change lawsuits against governments have had more success than those against fossil fuel companies.
Government goes for short window
Parliament will sit for just 13 days before the federal budget in April ...
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
'Big stick' to be tabled
The Morrison government is set to introduce its ‘big stick’ for energy companies within this fortnight.
Army issues uncovered
A secret report has revealed huge problems faced by Australian forces in their invasion of Iraq.
Big gas deal denied
The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
Scientists spell out election aims
The Australian Academy of Science has outlined its priorities for the 2019 federal election.
Shorten coy on Adani emissions
Bill Shorten says Adani's proposed coal mine in Queensland would not worsen national greenhouse gas emissions.
ASIC calls for more resources
ASIC has denied being too friendly with big banks and financial institutions ...
Gaps grow despite push for equity
Australia’s decade-long ‘education revolution’ appears to have disadvantaged many public schools.
Students to strike for climate
School kids are going on strike next week to protest climate inaction.
Unions consider casual case
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.
University assault body shelved
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has reportedly put aside plans for a taskforce to scrutinise university responses to sexual assault and harassment.
Coalition lays out tech plan
The Federal Government says all its public services will be online in seven years.
ATO calls for panic alarms
Thousands of Tax Office staff will be given panic buttons on mobile phones in response to security fears.
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.
Paid parental changes proposed
A new plan would see families gain greater flexibility with how they use paid parental leave entitlements.