Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
High-tech investigations show Aboriginal people have been in Australia for at least 65,000 years.
Job figures show full-time shake
New employment figures show a ninth straight month of job gains in Australia, with 14,000 new jobs added in June.
Tudge says money can't feed all
Human Services Minister Alan Tudge says more welfare and government services will not alleviate poverty.
CDP scheme hitting hard
An analysis has found that people in the CDP work-for-the-dole scheme are being financially penalised at a concerning rate.
Foxtel funds go unexplained
The Federal Government has given Foxtel $30 million for more sports coverage, but has not explained how it was chosen or why.
PM launches security merger
The Federal Government has merged control of Border Force, ASIO, the AFP and the Immigration Department ...
Two-tiered fight on flood money
The Queensland and Federal governments are butting heads over cyclone recovery funding.
New law could compel backdoors
The Federal Government has launched legislation for cyber abilities that may not be possible.
No timeline for NT PFAS checks
The Prime Minister has defended delays in rolling out important blood tests for the Northern Territory.
States making ground on target
State governments are moving towards a new clean energy target, but the Federal Government wants to take it slow.
AFP false error dubbed "unbelievable"
The police union has slammed a “dirty trick” by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) amid its enterprise bargaining fight.
Defence slows in cloud move
Work on the Defence department’s billion-dollar new data centre capability has been set back.
Gender imbalance decried, denied
A new report shows women in the public sector are paid on average 8.6 per cent less than men.
Review seeks space options
The Federal Government has announced a review that could lead to the creation of an Australian space agency.
Phillip Morris made to pick up bill
Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Federal Government’s legal bill after it attempted to stop plain packaging laws.
New union for CDP workers
A new union has formed for Indigenous people involved in a controversial work-for-the-dole scheme.