Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Former staff speak on Dutton's calls
Immigration insiders have spoken out about Peter Dutton's au pair interventions.
FWC switches systems
The Fair Work Commission has ditched a $3 million software system after using it for just 10 days.
PS fights cyber strike
Federal public servants from a range of departments will soon take part in cyber wargames.
MDBA report suggests split
A draft report says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) could be split into two separate institutions.
NAPLAN data released
Contentious NAPLAN data was released this week amid argument about its validity.
Basin probe avoids some authorities
South Australia's Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission will not cross–examine federal officials.
Cormann takes on PS role
The Morrison Government has combined the public service and finance portfolios and given them to Mathias Cormann ...
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Drought climate link ignored
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
CSIRO plan to tap hydro rise
CSIRO has laid out a plan for Australia to maximise its role in the growing hydrogen industry.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Nauru moves highlight crisis
A succession of critically ill asylum seeker children are being brought from Nauru.
Parkinson backs APS spill actions
The top public servant has denied playing a part in payback against ministers who turned on Malcolm Turnbull.