Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Infrastructure Australia (IA) has put out a 15-year plan for 93 major projects that it says will only be possible after big changes.
Morrison moves to pin down local profits
Multinational companies that avoid paying tax on Australian earnings could soon be forced to sell their assets.
Concern raised as jab rates drop
New figures show Australia is slacking off on immunisation, and could be putting people at risk.
Logging grift hollowing out PNG
Papua New Guinea is suffering in the same way that many of its larger neighbours do – as big companies in major industries come up well short on their tax bill.
Public/private split shows need to commit
School funding increases before the Gonski reforms were skewed away from disadvantaged schools, the AEU says.
New pay deal sees some topping up
Some Commonwealth departments and agencies are moving to top-up employees’ pay packets after the Federal Government softened is bargaining arrangements.
Sports staff team up on pay vote
In an unusual breakthrough, staff at one public service agency have voted to accept a new offer on wages and conditions.
Barnaby's dam plans back on
Federal and state government eyes have turned once again toward water infrastructure for northern Australia.
Employers told to talk though sickies
Australian workers are among the world’s most likely to take a sickie, and experts say it could show something deeper about our organisations.
Federal funds keep mining ticking over
The Federal Government has congratulated itself for the successful Federal Exploration Development Incentive (EDI).
New centre focused on frozen fields
A new state-of-the-art facility could see Tasmania carve out a name as the home of underwater robots.
Watchdog to wrestle runaway fuel price
The competition watchdog wants Australia's major petrol retailers to explain their massive retail margins.
Sexuality in schools deemed
Conservative outrage is bubbling at news that children are being taught about sexual orientation and transgender issues at school.
Criticism grows on research relocation
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has been slammed for his decision to relocate three Research and Development Corporations.
Explanation expected on China mining links
More mud has been slung at Liberal minister Stuart Robert over his links with Chinese businesspeople.
Lloyd quizzed on lack of support
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has been accused not protecting a public servant.
Joyce puts science out to pasture
The Federal Government is moving three Canberra-based research agencies to regional Australia.
Climate effects felt worst by low-emitters
New research shows the countries that emit the least greenhouses gasses suffer the most from them.
Science cuts strike at Australia's future
There is a lot of concern about the future of Australian science and technology, with hundreds of jobs cut from the leading government organisation.
Clear value in cheaper care
A new study says effective childcare reform could add tens of thousands to the workforce and bring a multi-billion-dollar economic boost.