Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A number of the federal government’s major agencies may be caught up in a payroll scandal.
PM&C head laments sackings
Martin Parkinson says former prime minister Tony Abbott damaged the bureaucracy when he sacked him.
Spy chief gets new role
The Prime Minister has revealed new details about his government’s powerful new Home Affairs portfolio.
CSIRO hopes to open ocean science
CSIRO has launched a new book to explain the crucial role oceans play in the lives of all Australians.
NDIS survey shows growing issues
A survey of NDIS providers shows many are struggling to keep up ...
APRA wants climate action
APRA says it may take regulatory action to force the finance sector to respond to climate change.
Abetz wants deeper cuts
Despite 3,600 sackings last year, Eric Abetz wants APS job cuts to go further.
APVMA overhaul outlined
The new boss of the APVMA says he will overhaul the agency as it relocates from Canberra.
Bank probe backed by Big Four
The Prime Minister has announced a Royal Commission into the banking sector.
Papers signed for NT space push
Leases have been signed at what could be the site of Australia's first commercial space centre.
Fourth PFAS case considered
Darwin residents could become the next group to sue the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
NEG survives COAG assault
The Federal Government has managed to keep its latest energy policy alive.
New scheme spreads DVOs
The new National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (NDVOS) has come into effect.
White Paper plots US reign
The Federal Government has unveiled its Foreign Policy White Paper, designed to guide relations for the next decade.
Niche schools make SES claims
Catholic and independent schools are arguing over who is most disadvantaged by the current funding model.
SA re-ignites Gonski fight
South Australia has continued the stand-off over the Federal Government's Gonski 2.0 education plan.
Department heads make domestic pledge
DPMC boss Martin Parkinson says the public service must confront the impact of violence against women as a workplace and moral issue.
Hot-desking test begins
The Fair Work Commission has begun to hear arguments in the ATO’s hot-desking case.