Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
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Forced ECT rates questioned
Concerns have been raised about the high rate of forced ECT and low legal representation of mental health patients.
Lenovo links questioned
Some experts are concerned about plans to install Chinese technology on one of Australia’s most powerful supercomputers.
Academic awards for leading locals
From antibiotic resistance to water purification in disaster zones, some of Australia’s top academic efforts have been honoured.
Macfarlane's mining leap criticised
Former federal resources minister Ian Macfarlane has defended his career change to lobbying for mining industry.
Review prods state of ATAR
A government review has labelled Australia's university entrance system confusing, inconsistent and misunderstood.
Triggs kicked at contract's end
The Federal Government will not renew the contract of Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs.
Big names want big change on drugs
Former presidents and world leaders are calling for drugs to be decriminalised.
Power plays on coal closure
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says “cheap power means jobs”, and renewable energy is not cheap.
Cash wants ABCC for women
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has added gender to the push for the ABCC to be revived.
Big trade left at wayside
The US Government has effectively buried the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
HIV leads Aboriginal health gap
HIV notification rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are now more than double ...
NDIS gives dismal numbers
The latest update shows the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) came nowhere near to hitting its estimates for enrolees.
Painted dish for high-tech link
Indigenous artwork has been painted on one of Australia’s most important new satellite antennas.
DIBP leaders let more money in
The Immigration Department has handed its senior executives a pay rise worth up to $6400 a year.
Gender issues in PS rejection
While public servants have rejected new industrial relations deals dozens of times, women could be the major victims.
Stats bureau drops numbers
The cash-strapped Australian Bureau of Statistics has put 150 jobs on the line.
Border Protection rejection brings Fair Work
Over 11,000 DIBP workers have rejected their third workplace deal ...