Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Experts say it is hard to tell what happens to billions of dollars in taxpayer funds handed out in the Government's Direct Action climate policy.
Frydenberg won't name nuclear nominees
Federal Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg is staying quiet on which regional councils have put their names up to host a nuclear waste dump.
Gonski's closing act could still be cut
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has hinted that his government will fund the final two years of the Gonski education model.
PS leader plugs private cross-over
Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), Michael Thawley, says the Australian Public Service (APS) should “open its doors” to the outside world.
Ship crew marks improved view
Adelaide ship-builder ASC has picked itself up from a rough year to post a profit of almost $22 million.
Cash says strikes using public as 'pawns'
The union for federal government workers has been accused of using the public as pawns in their push for a pay rise.
Climate survey shows partisan opinions
A far-reaching CSIRO survey has found Australians views on climate change run on distinctly political lines.
Locals taking better view of multicultural country
University researchers have taken an in-depth look at Australians’ views on cultural diversity, immigration and social cohesion.
Multi-million payback after Medicare misuse
Doctors have been ordered to repay more than $4 million worth of benefits, following a report into rampant Medicare rorting.
ASIC sees FOFA response forming
ASIC says it has observed some positive progress in the wake of Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms and new fee disclosure statement rules.
HECS extension leads to private training "rort"
Reports this week accuse private training colleges of profiteering to the tune of $3 billion - at public expense.
Asylum seeker pay-out/turn-back slammed
Amnesty International says the Australian Government has played a role in a transnational crime by paying people smugglers to return to Indonesia.
Flood says Gov. must listen to its people
Public servants say keeping their current conditions is a higher priority than just more pay.
FOI spike after secrecy shift
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released its annual report, which reveals a big spike in Freedom of Information requests in response to the cone of silence around immigration matters.
Paperless push detailed in new document
Federal public service leaders have ordered a crackdown on physical inboxes as part of a push toward entirely digital offices.
Clear plan to end silent climate talks
An international team of experts have devised a method that allows countries to choose their own method of ‘fair’ emissions cuts, to help them create a roadmap to end climate negotiation gridlock.
New chief seeks nuclear nicety
Australia has a new chief scientist, in a move some say will open up debate about nuclear energy.
Cold Canadian feet could cost big
A decision by the Canadian government could mean Australia’s 70 F-35A jets cost $100 million more.
Pokie exploitation could face court
Law firm Maurice Blackburn says it may launch legal action against poker machines, arguing that they breach consumer law.
Authorities warn of criminal gaps in public sector
The Crime Commission has warned that young, drug-taking, social-media-savvy public servants are big targets for organised crime.
Backward views gather under new banner
Australia has a new political party – the Australian Liberty Alliance (ALA).