Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
“Science has largely flown under the radar” in the new federal Budget, according to some leading researchers.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.
Plain packs win celebrated
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
DIBP bill brings militarisation claims
Immigration has spent over $200,000 on guns since 2014, amid claims it is militarising ...
Embattled HRC boss awarded
Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs has won a freedom of speech award.
GST re-think launched
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered an independent inquiry into the carve-up of GST revenue.
Premier pushes COAG reform
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called for a radical rethink of federal-state relations.
CSIRO caught in climate gag claim
Leaked emails suggest CSIRO scientists have been gagged by the organisation’s executives.
School money reshuffled
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for ‘Gonski 2.0’, a re-jig of recent school funding models.
Uni money tightened
University students will pay up to $3600 more for their degrees under a proposed tertiary education overhaul.
AER says AEMO's estimates off
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) miscalculated the likelihood of a blackout in February.
AFP data breach revealed
The Australian Federal Police has admitted accessing a journalists’ phone records without a warrant.
Government to force gas onshore
The Federal Government will impose export restrictions to secure domestic gas supplies.
PoI plan pushed back
NBN Co has pushed back its date to create a point-of-interconnect redundancy product.
Building billions set for return
The Turnbull Government could unveil up to $50 billion worth of infrastructure spending in May's budget.
Clean power requires batteries and backing
The CSIRO says an active transition to a zero-carbon electricity system will need financial incentives.