Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Diverse groups demand energy action
A joint letter from 16 groups across the political and social spectrum has called for immediate action on the National Energy Guarantee.
SA stamps feet on MDBP changes
The SA Government says it will not sign off on any changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan, leading the Federal Government to accuse it of playing “petty politics”.
ACCC issues data warning
The ACCC is concerned that enhanced used of data analysis could lead to e-collusion.
AMA wants Manus access
The AMA wants access to the hundreds of asylum seekers and refugees languishing on Manus Island.
Gov. told to take action on tobacco
Experts say governments should not be afraid to sue tobacco companies for their enormous cost to health systems.
Headspace chief looks ahead
A mental health expert has described ways to improve Australia’s one-stop youth centre – Headspace.
BoM staff take rolling action
Union members at the Bureau of Meteorology are planning rolling strikes.
New TPP looms
Trade ministers from 11 Pacific Rim countries have announced an agreement on a rebadged Trans-Pacific Partnership.
MDBA puts up amendments
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has proposed amendments to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan.
SA pushes for portfolio split
Both sides of SA Parliament are coming together to convince the Federal Government to split the water and agriculture portfolios.
Locals want more PFAS advice
The NT Government has been accused of leaving Katherine's medical staff in the lurch about the health risks posed by PFAS chemical contamination in the town's water supply.
FWC favours cursing miner
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a foul-mouthed miner’s job be reinstated ...
Insurers blamed for genetic reticence
Researchers say insurers are engaging in genetic discrimination.
Judge calls for global court
A judge from the US is touring the world to drum up support for an international corruption court.
Spy boss wants encryption compromise
A former head of Britain's MI5 cracking down on online encryption could lead to more illicit hacking.
ATO faces hot desk test
The ATO’s planned hot-desking scheme is about to go before the Fair Work Commission.
Federal inclusiveness awarded
Federal government departments have been honoured for promoting inclusion and opportunity for staff.
Pearson calls out PM's "lying"
The Prime Minister has been accused of lying in his rejection of a proposed Indigenous voice to parliament.