The Federal Government has officially opened the Cyber Security Operations Centre in Canberra as part of its commitment to understanding the cyber threat. Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, said…
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Government announces single security vetting agency
Commonwealth security checks will be conducted by a single agency from October 2010. Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, and Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Lindsay Tanner,…
Print procurement streamlined
The Australian Government will streamline its print procurement to save time and money under a new five-year plan. The $220 million procurement program for Commonwealth printing was announced by Minister…
Turnbull holds on to Liberal leadership
By Angela Dorizas Malcolm Turnbull has maintained the Liberal leadership following a failed motion to vacate the seat of the Opposition Leader. Mr Turnbull called a party meeting this afternoon…
Hybrid trucks on show at Parliament House
By Paul Matthei As part of a commitment to raising awareness among public servants and politicians of the various ‘green’ initiatives being offered by truck and related component manufacturers, the…
Economic growth a double-edged sword for sustainability
By Angela Dorizas Carbon emission reduction is a positive by-product of the current financial crisis and should spark further green investment, according to Macquarie University economics lecturer Ben Spies-Butcher. Speaking…
Ken Henry floats congestion tax
By Angela Dorizas The review of Australia’s tax system may include a proposal to replace petrol taxes with congestion charging, according to Treasury secretary Ken Henry. In his speech to…
Ombudsman report finds rise in agency complaints
By Rob O’Brien An annual report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found a marked increase in people complaining about the services of government agencies. The Commonwealth Ombudsman 2008-2009 Annual Report…
Local leaders to chair Victorian regional development committees
By Staff Writer The Commonwealth and Victorian Governments have appointed 83 regional and rural Victorians to serve on the state’s nine Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees. The community leaders will…
Albanese outlines plan for $25m local government reform fund
By Staff Writer The Federal Government has released the guidelines and operating arrangements for the $25 million Local Government Reform Fund. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government,…