Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is bringing in the big guns to help out with the 2021 Census after last year's disastrous national survey.
ATO launches tech rebuild
The Australian Taxation Office will rebuild its internal IT infrastructure after serious failures of its outsourced storage environment.
Brandis starts decryption mission
The Australian government wants to force tech companies to show that their systems can decrypt communications.
Powerful papers outline middle ground
The long-awaited Finkel review has been released, offering a blueprint for Australia’s energy future.
AusPost launches e-bike trial
Australia Post is trialling three-wheeled electric vehicles in Brisbane.
DHS fighting excessive sickness
The CPSU says DHS workers should not have to tell their bosses why they are taking sick leave.
Local schools rise in ranking
Five Australian universities have made the top 50 in a new QS higher education ranking.
CSIRO sees big things for blockchain
Data61 has reviewed blockchain tech for government and industry...
Unclear goals hard to hit
Regardless of the United States’ recent decision, researchers have questioned the ambiguity of Paris Agreement pledges.
PM launches Chinese influence check
Malcolm Turnbull has ordered an inquiry into Chinese government influence in Australia.
Funding issues being laid bare
Unions, religious representatives and parents are telling senators how new school funding plans will affect them.
Trump pulls pin on Paris
Donald Trump has announced the US will withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
CDP scheme slammed
Aboriginal leader and Labor senator Pat Dodson says the Community Development Programme (CDP) work-for-the-dole scheme is a “national shame”.
Diplomat perks trimmed
The Federal Government is looking to save $37 million by cutting cable TV, clothing and financial advice perks.
Dutton backs ASIO refugee claims
The head of ASIO is standing by comments that refugees are not to blame for terrorism.
Indigenous focus urged for APS
A leading Aboriginal public service figure says the APS should make Indigenous employment “core business”.
States to maintain Gonski fight
NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes has joined Labor and the Greens in criticising the revised Gonski school funding plan.
CEFC could expand into CCS
The Turnbull government wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in carbon capture and storage.
Hydro drives green power rise
New figures show renewable sources provided 17 per cent of Australia’s electricity in 2016 – a 3 per cent increase on the year before.
ASIC trying to move with tech
Corporate regulator ASIC is making changes to keep up with rapidly changing tech sectors.
Big health re-jig considered
Top government officials are looking at public hospital funding reforms that could see consumers pay more.