Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is facing a new inquiry.
Indigenous plan "effectively abandoned"
A new review accuses the Federal Government of abandoning its Closing the Gap policy.
PM&C review looms
Recent failures have triggered a review of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
Warning over dole expansion
Advocates say a dramatic expansion of the federal government’s work-for-the-dole program will put jobseekers into unsafe work environments.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Huge leak uncovered accidentally
ASIO has swept in to secure classified documents after they were accidentally sold at a furniture auction.
Union backs integrity pledge
The public sector appears to support the latest push for a federal corruption court.
Lobby warns of strike decline
The Australia Institute has warned that the right to strike is “nearly extinct”.
NDIS mental health gaps studied
A new report has identified serious gaps in the NDIS for people living with mental illness.
NAPLAN tech checks dumped
The Education Council has announced “robo-marking” will not be used to assess NAPLAN tests.
New funds for weapon exports
The Federal Government wants Australia to become one of the world’s largest arms exporters.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
Sub work coming
The Federal Government says Lockheed Martin’s $700 million submarine contract will create up to 200 jobs.
Fears raised on foreign reforms
Various groups have raised concerns about the Government’s planned foreign influence laws.
Indigenous questions unanswered
The Prime Minister’s Department has been accused of neglected its Indigenous affairs duties.