Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Global check shows longer lives
A massive global health check suggests people are living more years with illness and disability.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
VET reform to avoid rorts
The Government is shutting down the loans scheme for students undertaking vocational education and training.
Legal leaders clash on consultation
A stoush has emerged between the highest law officers in Australia.
NBN sends new satellite skyward
The NBN’s second Sky Muster satellite has launched, on its way to bringing more coverage to some of our most internet-starved areas.
Public sector places low in LGBTI figures
The public sector is lagging when it comes to workplace LGBTI inclusion.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
Report calls for super to stay low
Compulsory superannuation should be frozen at 9.5 per cent, the Grattan Institute says.
PBS gets preventative addition
Australian women now have better access to a preventative breast cancer drug after its PBS listing.
Slow response to UN foam finding
The UN says firefighting foam formerly used at Australian government sites is linked to serious disease.
Talks launched on disturbing report
The Federal Government will hold high-level roundtable discussions on Indigenous suicide in the Kimberley region.
Telco's call for smarter pricing
Australian telcos and ISPs are pushing to be able to provide cheaper high-speed services.
Top computers' CPUs replaced
Australia’s national advanced computing facility has been given a big upgrade.
Unrelated claims launch RET debate
Josh Frydenberg is calling for a “real debate” about renewable energy...
Academics bemoan Howard award
An honorary doctorate given to former prime minister John Howard has been labelled “deeply scandalous and inappropriate” ...
ACOSS attacks imbalance
The Government has been criticised for plans to cut taxes for the wealthy while slashing welfare payments.
Innovators want research revamp
The Federal Government is being pushed to adjust its ‘innovation agenda’.
NBN takes up HFC 'Plan B'
The National Broadband Network is giving up on plans to use Optus cables to deliver high-speed broadband.