Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
An ACT Senator says the CPSU is hypocritically threatening the jobs of its own members, while claiming to fight on their behalf.
Stunning study says good choices save money
A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Treasury boss backs Reagan and restriction
The new head of Australia's Treasury is a big fan of Ronald Reagan and says austerity is getting a bad rap.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
Brain drain and other pain for unfunded locals
One of Australia’s top scientists has warned that cuts to research funding will put the nation at risk.
ATO desk pain and neck strain not paid
The Australian Taxation Office has found itself in a sticky compensation battle, after the desk and chair heights of one employee were changed without her knowledge.
NDIS progress noted
A meeting of government bodies this week agreed to move ahead on a full scheme roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Slow MoG shift shunted along
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has just three words for departments caught up in his public service reshuffle: get it done.
Strike could see nation stall
Planned industrial action at the Department of Agriculture has officials worried about interruptions to passenger movement, cargo inspections, meat inspections, international mail processing and other services.
Data on young struggles reflects harsh lives
A new report shows just how hard is for Australia’s homeless youth.
Schmidt calls for Fed Gov to put politics aside
Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt says Australian politicians should try to follow Britain’s example and strike a joint pledge to urgently tackle climate change.
Uni change may not save
Economic modelling shows the Abbott government’s plan to deregulate university fees would drive up inflation in such a way that it will cost more than the savings from the change.
FOFA fizzles in federal storm
Insiders say the Federal Government appears to have given up on its contentious changes to Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation.
Abbott blames abhorrence on Labor
The Prime Minister has dismissed a disturbing report on the state of hundreds of children in Australian detention centres.
Insiders forecast Turnbull's turn
While Tony Abbott has successfully fended off this week’s assault on his leadership, there is still some speculation about how things could have been.
Metadata meets single voice of scrutiny
There was just one source of proper inquiry at recent data retention hearings.
Ombudsman calls for open honesty
The Commonwealth Ombudsman wants Federal Agencies to be more open about their mistakes.
ATO offer could drive servants to the streets
21,000 Australian Taxation Office workers may take industrial action following a pay deal described as “miserly, low and unfair”.
Small price of better life for all
A number of experts have spoken out about the need to protect human societies by looking after the environment.
Terms questioned in $20b sub deal
The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.