Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
DFAT doors reflect equal efforts
Rooms in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade building have been re-named to correct a historical imbalance.
Service shift questioned again
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has invoked the classic 'jobs and growth' justification for the forced relocation of about 200 workers.
Centrelink creates automated chaos
The Federal Government’s ability to run a tech service has not improved over the New Year break.
China churning billions into green power
China says it will pour 2.5 trillion yuan ($493 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020.
Data laws decried amid review
The telecommunications industry is launching a fresh push to change Australia’s data retention laws.
Health workforce should stay strong
ABS stats show health and social assistance are still Australia’s biggest employer.
Ley's travel spree grounded
The Health Minister is facing a vicious media and public backlash this week after some questionable spending came to light.
ATO fixing failed sites
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has struggled to respond to a critical systems collapse this week.
NBN brings big budget drag
More details on the incredible cost of the National Broadband Network have surfaced.
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.
AEMO backs better links
The energy regulator has backed billions of dollars worth of infrastructure upgrades.
COAG concludes with little action
The usual veneer of agreement was missing after Friday’s COAG meetings.
Cormann slammed for 'callous' claim
Mathias Cormann has been criticised for describing paid domestic violence as “another cost” ...
Cut-off looms for NBN non-compliance
Hundreds of thousands of Australian homes risk missing the cut-off date to join the NBN.
Recognition talks launched
The first meetings on the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people start this week.
Tech firms lead lost tax
The Australian Taxation Office has released its latest report on unpaid taxes, and tech companies are prominently featured.
Wind funds blow Barnaby's way
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has put up $120 million for a wind farm in Barnaby Joyce’s electorate.
ATO urged to vote no
The heads of the ATO want workers to give up their resistance to Coalition government's industrial relations policies.
Diplomats' dollars could be cut
Reports say a secret government review could cut the entitlements for high-flying diplomats.
Teacher visas seen as PISA response
A global report found has found a dip in the educational achievements of Australian 15-year-olds.