Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The head of Australia’s competition watchdog has backed big reforms from a recent review.
Complaints should continue until big fix
Customer complaints about Centrelink are up by over 26 per cent in just one year.
Disconnect in perception at the top of APS
A new survey suggests top bosses in the Australian Public Service think they are doing a great job, but many of their workers disagree.
Commission commits to finish pay talks
The Abbott government is storming ahead with Australian Public Service reforms - bad news for slackers, absentees and unions.
Possible praise blocked by DFAT obscurity
Researchers want to know how effective our foreign aid spending actually is, amid big cuts and loud criticism.
Rights restored in WA native title win
Fifteen years after the application was made, traditional land owners in WA’s Pilbara region have gained legal recognition.
Social bonds scheme considered nationwide
The Federal Government and the states are paying close attention to a NSW plan that addresses big social problems through community programs.
Heydon's embattled wagon rolls ahead
Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.
Labour worries could scuttle China deal
The Federal Government is ramping up its rhetoric to ensure the China free trade agreement (FTA) goes ahead.
Big fund to save more native language
The Australian Government will spend $11.9 million for a two year project to revive and maintain Australia’s Indigenous languages.
High Court to hear new anti-offshore case
Over 150 asylum seekers are challenging the legality of the Federal Government’s offshore processing policy.
Lloyd fires off hiring changes
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has issued another blunt assessment of the work ethic of the federal public sector.
New stats show gender gaps at work
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals women are dramatically underrepresented in leadership positions across business and public life, despite high levels of education.
Defence fatality decision settled
The Australian Defence Force has been fined $220,000 after a man was fatally shot during a training exercise.
Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive
Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.
Turnbull tries to explain away huge NBN bill
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been forced to defend a massive cost blow-out on the National Broadband Network.
Sport sexuality survey starts
The Federal Government has launched a survey to gauge the experiences of LGBTI sportspeople.
Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million
Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.
Finance boss slams red tape inventors
The most powerful woman in the Commonwealth bureaucracy says public servants “make up” red tape.
Push for public sector to Restart with older staff
Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says more flexible work arrangements could help retain older workers in the public service.