Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The suicides of several Australian Federal Police officers inside their own workplaces has prompted tighter gun rules.
Citizen ceremonies to be set
The Federal Government is moving to force local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.
Cloud plans move ahead
Authorities have approved a new plan for the federal government to source multiple digital records management solutions.
DVA picks up DHS tech head
The Department of Veterans' Affairs has appointed the Department of Human Services' chief technology officer to run business transformation.
Kakadu pledges from both sides
Kakadu National Park will receive over $200 million in federal funding after this year's federal election.
Low fuel stores cause warning
The Federal Government has been warned that Australia’s low fuel stockpiles could leave the nation dangerously exposed.
NT bailout unlikely
The PM has all but ruled out Commonwealth support for the Northern Territory’s severe budget issues.
Labor pushes dole work reform
Labor says the Jobactive system is failing job seekers and businesses.
PC report outlines super changes
The Productivity Commission has issued its report into the $2.8 trillion superannuation sector.
Sex offender register questioned
The Home Affairs Minister wants a national online register of child sex offenders, but some experts have been quick to criticise the plan.
Mental health funding renewed
The Federal Government has announced a $47 million funding renewal for youth mental health service headspace.
Power prices slide
Australian electricity prices are falling overall, but there is significant variation between jurisdictions.
Climate study carries warnings
Experts have issued a range of warnings in a new report on the state of the Australian climate.
Constant re-jigs slammed
Martin Parkinson says the federal public service should not be treated as a toy for politically-driven restructures.
Dump site fight continues
Traditional owners are lodging an Australian Human Rights Commission complaint over the process to select a nuclear waste dump site in South Australia.
Watchdog working group forms
A working group has been formed to design Australia’s national corruption watchdog.
FWC could take on gender equity
Labor says it would make the Fair Work Commission reduce the gender pay gap if it wins next year’s federal election.