Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has created the role of National Rural Health Commissioner in an effort to end the rural doctor drought.
Katherine considers court over PFAS
Lawyers have met with residents in Katherine to talk about a potential class action.
London car tax increased
London has tightened its congestion charge for cars driving through the city centre.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
Closing the Gap to be re-mapped
After years of failure, the Federal Government is working on a major overhaul of the Closing the Gap strategy.
Missing manual won't slow House works
A contractor working on security upgrades at Parliament House has lost a 1000-page security manual.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.
NEG could hamper batteries
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
Language limit lowered
The Government’s attempts to change the English language citizenship test has been compared to the White Australia policy.
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
Numbers drop in regional sites
While the Federal Government continues its decentralisation push, over 1,800 staff have been cut in regional areas.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Federal Government could avoid CET
The Federal Government could ignore the Finkel review and work on its own plan to bring down electricity prices.
Australia headed for UN table
Australia will be elected uncontested to the powerful United Nations human rights council this week.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Kaspersky kept for now
The Federal Government has not banned beleaguered Russian anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab.
NBN working on old issues
NBN Co says it is “working flat out” to resolve support tickets for new connections.
BCA backs lifelong learning
The Business Council of Australia wants a serious overhaul of higher education.