Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Fair finance advocates have produced new tools to re-balance tax policies and human rights.
BoM faces uploading millenium
The Bureau of Meteorology is transferring mind-boggling amounts of historical weather data to an online database.
Defence targets margins
Defence Department staff are maintaining their rage over the Federal Government’s job cuts and hardline bargaining stance.
Immigration accused of ignoring safety
Immigration Department staff may face prosecution over the death of a detained asylum seeker, lawyers say.
Soldier dropped for political pose
Andrew Hastie has been sacked from the military after posting photos of himself in uniform.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
ACCC appraising nbn's pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has backed nbn Co’s revenue controls for 2014-15.
Don't politicise planetary issues
Experts say that when it comes to talking about environmental issues, people should stick to the science.
Simple steps for big effect on gender
A public service agency is trying a radical new method to increase its female workforce - asking women what they want.
Hodgman pushes LNP on DV leave
Tasmania's Premier will offer the state’s public servants domestic violence leave of up to 10 days, putting the Liberal state government at odds with its federal counterpart.
WHO backs blank packs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Australia's plain packaging laws, saying they can save lives.
Reef removal begs questions
All references to Australia have been removed from a UN report on climate change, due to fears for the Great Barrier Reef’s reputation.
AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs
The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.
Telstra's cancer contract questioned
Concerns have been raised about Telstra’s ability to deliver a new $220 million Federal Government contract.
WHO denies athletic threat
A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
FSU backs big Royal review
The Finance Sector Union has come out in support of a Royal Commission into the banking sector, in the wake of repeated scandals.
Harsh bargainers reject DV leave
The Minister for Women has rejected a call from Human Rights Commission staff for specific domestic violence leave.
Union warns NZ of TAFE troubles
Australia authorities have told New Zealand not to follow the Australian TAFE system.
Antarctic outhouse heading south
A high-tech sewage treatment plant will soon process waste at one of the most remote places on the planet.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.