Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is making a big speech on resources and LNG today.
Turnbull takes aim at safe truck talks
A watchdog for safe pay in the transport industry has been dealt a big blow, with a warning from the top that it could be scrapped.
Government may help itself out of HELP
Media investigations suggest the Federal Government could write off billions of dollars of higher education loans.
Liberal leader warns of green recession
Former Liberal leader John Hewson says the next global recession could be caused by climate change.
$910 million elderly help announced
The Federal Government has announced a big boost to the aged care sector.
Office anxiety claim faces tribunal
A federal tribunal has been called in for a public servant who claimed she was psychologically damaged by a seating arrangement.
Study shows sacrifice for power
Experts say ritual human sacrifice may have been key to keeping power in ancient communities.
Whistleblower tweaks coming
A key commissioner says Commonwealth whistleblower protection laws need to be enhanced.
Big firms surface in murky Panama papers
Wilson Security has become the target of public outrage after a series of recent revelations.
Green risks to leave business in the red
Between $2.5 trillion and $24.2 trillion of global financial assets could be at risk due to climate change.
Truckers' safe pay delayed
The Federal Government wants to override the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) to delay the introduction of new minimum payment rates for trucking contractors.
PBS changes bring cheaper pills
More than 400 prescription medicines for conditions ranging from cholesterol to high blood pressure have dropped in price this week.
Queensland clears way for coal giant
Queensland’s Palaszczuk government has granted the final major approval for the controversial Carmichael coal project in Central Queensland.
Road money going the wrong way
Governments tend to shower new roads, railway and other infrastructure on marginal electorates, but a new report says this pork-barrelling is creating a major drag.
Gonski review shows money matters
A new snapshot of Australia's education system shows the Gonski funding is working, although it may have increased teachers’ workploads.
Pay talks stuck on size of rise
Unions want an increase of $30 per week in the minimum wage, but that is three times more than the retail industry says it can afford.
First steps to future of family violence
Victoria will soon have Australia’s first independent family violence agency, combining monitoring, policy advice and research roles.
Research review leaders unveiled
New working groups have been announced for a nationwide research overhaul.
Tech giants tell NBN boss he's right
NBN's chief executive Bill Morrow says he has visited the homes of tech giants Google and Facebook, and confirmed that people do not want fibre optic internet at home.
Transport re-jig could boost city fringes
An interesting idea has been lost in the furore over income tax reform.