Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A new report says Australia’s gun lobby spends about as much per capita as the NRA in the United States.
Labor pledges wage lift
The Opposition says the minimum wage is too low, and has pledged measures to lift it.
MDBA issues planning update
The MDBA says plans for governing water use across the entire Murray–Darling Basin are on the way.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
Call to raise criminal age
Medical experts want the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14.
Politicians seek social crackdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are meeting with tech executives this week.
New data scheme looms
A new scheme should give people more access over their personal data, but many are wary about the Government’s big digital ideas.
Tweet sacking case continues
A public servant sacked for tweeting her views faces the High Court this week.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
124 voices call for better deal
Over 100 labour market experts have signed an open letter calling for higher wages.
Asbestos seen at Nauru camp
Refugees on Nauru have been exposed to asbestos dumped next to their settlement.
Paladin probe looks likely
Reports suggest there will be an audit of the way in which the Home Affairs Department hired contractor Paladin on Manus Island.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
Morrison makes X-ray pledge
The Morrison Government has pledged to reduce costs for x-rays and ultrasounds.
DHS probes its own decision
The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the $423 million contract awarded to the little-known Paladin Group.
Students take up climate fight
Thousands of students have walked out of classrooms today to demand action on climate change.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.