Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Unemployment drops to 5.4 per cent
The unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest rate since November last year.
Australia interjects in cable project
The Federal Government says it will help build undersea data cables for the Solomon Islands, thwarting a big Chinese firm’s plans.
Robo-debt to be reviewed again
A new investigation into Centrelink’s robo-debt recovery program has been announced this week.
Big Paris plans could fall short
The Australia Institute says both Labor and Liberal pollution reduction targets for 2030 will not see ...
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
Job sites hit by PageUp breach
Major firms are pulling pages provided by recruitment company PageUp after reports client data may have been compromised.
BoM staff messages dry up
There are claims this week that Bureau of Meteorology workers are being gagged.
FWC makes Home Affairs order
A new deal will see some Department of Home Affairs staff receive a 7 per cent pay rise, nearly five years after their last increase.
New blackspot round launched
The Federal Government has created an extra $25 million mobile blackspot funding round.
Big merger shows little benefit
The benefits of a major federal department merger have not been proven.
Court staff back wage deal
Federal Court staff have voted for a new enterprise agreement after four years of negotiations.
Treaty talks cross country
Serious moves to establish a treaty with Aboriginal people are afoot this week.
Rudd gives evidence in pink batts case
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says the pink batts scheme would not have proceeded if its safety risks were better understood.
ANSTO staff hit by SAP glitch
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's (ANSTO) is fixing tech errors in response to workers’ concerns.
Country costs for wireless NBN
It seems more regional residents want internet access than NBN designers planned for.
John Lloyd leaving PS leadership
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has resigned amid questions over his conduct.
NDIS expert wants new money
A former leader of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has joined call for a funding overhaul.
Five groups join redress scheme
The Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Salvation Army, Scouts Australia and the YMCA have all signed on to the national redress scheme for child abuse survivors.
FWC orders wage rise
The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3.5 per cent to $719.20 a week.
Greens attack chaplain scheme
The Greens say there is evidence that school chaplains are pushing religion on students.