Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Tax time is looming for the ATO, as it scrambles to recover from a disastrous pre-Christmas online meltdown.
DHS micro-strikes lined up
There could be some interruption to government services next week, as one of the biggest federal departments takes strike action.
Infrastructure waste detailed
A new report says around ten per cent of Australian infrastructure spending is entirely wasted.
WA case could spark change
A new interpretation of native title law could have far-reaching implications.
Heat to increase, experts say
A scientific snapshot shows Australia's heatwaves will be hotter, last longer and occur more often.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Money matters in survival stakes
Experts say socioeconomic status is a health risk factor just like physical inactivity, smoking and obesity.
PM plugs clean coal dream
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has plugged ‘clean’ coal power stations as a key part of the country’s future.
Vape rules stay the same
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is keeping its ban on the sale of nicotine containing e-cigarettes in place.
Work risks rise at 39hrs
People who work more than 39 hours a week are putting their health at risk, new research says.
Assets suggestion returns
There are calls again for the family home to be included in the assets test for the aged pension.
Abetz backs new cuts
Liberal senator Eric Abetz wants to see “leadership” in the form of large public sector cuts.
Donations decried, nothing done
Political donations are on the radar again, with the release of the numbers behind the 2016 federal election.
Green money could go to coal
There are suggestions that Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) money may be used to fund a new generation of coal-fired power stations.
Natural wonders shrinking
More than 100 Natural World Heritage Sites are being destroyed by encroaching human activities.
Plain packs push good health
Research suggests plain packaging and warning labels are motivating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smokers to quit smoking.
QLD comes together to fight army plans
Both sides of Queensland politics are fighting to stop the compulsory acquisition of agricultural land for an army training ground.
Abbott attacks RET again
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has repeated his call for Australia’s renewable energy target to be scrapped.
Kiefel becomes first female Chief Justice
Australia's first female Chief Justice of the High Court has been sworn in.