Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Critic questions big gas loss
Australia has lost $90 billion in revenue from some of its most valuable resources, according to an Oxford University expert.
CDP scheme hitting hard
The CDP Indigenous work-for-the-dole scheme is fining its participants at a much higher rate than other jobseeker schemes.
More files found in free cabinet
Reports say more sensitive files have been found in a filing cabinet sold to a second-hand furniture store.
Gonski centre gets going
The University of NSW's Gonski Institute is preparing to investigate some of the trickiest questions in education.
Negative gearing study outlines changes
Cutting negative gearing deductions for the highest-earners could save the Australian Government more than $1.7 billion each year, research shows.
Help coming for rural carers
The NDIA will spend about $420 million implementing the recommendations of an independent review of NDIS pricing.
Homeless help costs weighed
Providing stable housing may prove less expensive than providing health and other services to homeless people, according to new research.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Snowy buy-out announced
The Federal Government is planning to buy out New South Wales and Victoria’s shares in Snowy Hydro for $6 billion.
Regional unis make cap complaint
Regional universities are concerned they will bear the brunt of the university funding freeze.
Lawyer reports ABF issues
Allegations of shambolic activity within the Australian Border Force (ABF) have been raised.
Union slams Cash attack
The CPSU has called for the resignation of Senator Michaelia Cash over her threats against women ...
Call for better protection plans
Conservationists want dramatic improvement in Australia’s species management systems.
Farmers hope for MDBP favour
Locals want the new Deputy PM to commit to progress on the Murray Darling.
Push to ditch pesticide plan
A Canberra MP wants new Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister to scrap the APVMA move to Armidale.