Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
"Final" pay deal shakes unions
The latest Australian Government wage deal has sparked union discontent.
Greens agree to MDB deal
Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to bolster the role of First Nations people in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Pezzullo swiftly sacked
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed Mike Pezzullo, the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs ...
Positive view of power progress
The rapid rise of green power could see the planet avoid dangerous levels of warming, a new report says.
Tech tightened on freed people
The Federal Government has allocated $255 million for monitoring of detainees released by court order.
Audit bodies to merge
The Treasurer has unveiled significant reforms for accounting standards and ASIC.
Mint misses laundering fine
The Perth Mint has escaped a fine over anti-money laundering “compliance issues”.
PC calls for free care
The Productivity Commission has called for free early education for low-income families.
Australia eyes new trade deal
The collapse of an EU trade deal could see Australia pivot to the UAE.
Big split in school money
New figures show a widening funding gap in Australia's education system, with an $800 million overfunding in private schools compared to a $4.5 billion shortfall for public schools.
Hack money boosted
The Federal Government is intensifying its battle against cybercriminals with a $600 million injection.
JobKeeper seen to tether
JobKeeper, the Morrison government's $89 billion wage subsidy, appears to have overstayed its welcome ...
Rowland seeks TV freedom
New laws could change the experience for millions of Australians accessing their favourite streaming content through smart TVs.
Bowen calls for bank boost
The climate minister says Pacific nations should be among the beneficiaries of a climate “loss and damage” fund.
Hot heading detailed
“Humanity is breaking all the wrong records when it comes to climate change,” says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ...