Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Bendigo Bank is under pressure to cease its operations on Nauru.
Bargaining brick wall could break
The ALP says it will unwind the LNP’s harsh public sector bargaining policy if it wins the next election.
Cyber abilities revealed/expanded
The Australian Government has admitted it can conduct cyber attacks.
Risks rise in profitable science push
Australia's leading scientists are concerned that the CSIRO will lose millions of dollars in international grants.
More funds for bank-busting
The Federal Government is setting up a levy on banks to enhance regulation.
Plastic bans in planning
Reports say a Senate committee will soon call for bans on microbeads and single-use plastic bags.
Boat deal sees split build
The Prime Minister has announced a $3 billion program that will see 12 offshore patrol vessels built in Adelaide and WA.
RSRT forced off the road
The senate has agreed to abolish Labor’s Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Sugar tax effects checked, denied
Advocates say a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years, while reducing the social costs of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Tech head warns of 'innovation' overuse
Telstra's chief technology officer says “innovation” is at risk of becoming a meaningless buzzword.
Natural value nudges $6 trillion
New figures show the value of Australia's natural wealth has nearly doubled.
Palmer's people get federal funds
Taxpayers’ funds will be used to pay entitlements to Queensland Nickel workers.
Smoke taxes mooted on both sides
Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne appears to be floating plans for a tobacco tax hike.
Top-taxed teens contribute $45.3m
A single Australian teenage taxpayer contributed over $500,000 to government coffers in 2013/14.
Aboriginal short-change hurts hostels
Public servants at the federal government's only majority-Aboriginal agency have been offered just half the pay rise available to bureaucrats in majority-non-Aboriginal departments.
Tough talk slams disturbing treatment
Pat Dodson has delivered a troubling reading of efforts to improve the legal treatment of Indigenous Australians.
Victoria leads violence response
The Victorian Government has provided over half a billion dollars to boost family violence responses.
Top minds want closer eyes on coast
Experts say they are ‘working blind’ when it comes to predicting erosion along most of Australia’s coast.