Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Analysts say Victoria’s increased demand for coal power since the axing of the carbon tax is increasing Australia’s energy industry emissions.
Trans-Pacific sellout coming soon
Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says it could be a matter of days until a shadowy trade deal is signed, and everyday Australians lose some of their rights.
ASIO to expand secretive ranks
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is snooping around for new recruits.
Cuts, budgets and leadership in 2015
Insiders have spoken on what to expect within state and federal governments this year.
Flag fight sheds light on old issues
Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama has called for a new national flag, ditching its current colonial symbols.
Nettle named for short High Court run
Australia has a new High Court judge, with the swearing-in this week of Justice Geoffrey Nettle.
Public leaders lined up for recognition
Three leaders of the public sector have been nominated as finalists in the 2015 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards.
Sticky stand-off delays pay talks again
A delicate dance continues this week between tens of thousands of public servants and the departments they work for.
Repeal falls short of forecast cuts
Figures out this week show the repeal of the carbon tax has not achieved the intended energy price reductions.
Apple's figures show tax-dodging needs a fix
An Australian expert has raised some ideas for the Federal Government, which may stop billions of dollars in company profits leaving the country untaxed.
Public missing point of FOFA fight
The people behind the AdviserRatings website say most of the political wrangling about financial advice reforms has gone totally over the heads of the general public.
ASIO never forgets... or deletes
There are some very interesting points made by authorities in submissions ahead of the Federal Government’s proposed metadata retention bill.
New PS Comm dodges 'warlord' claims
The new Public Service Commissioner has denied claims that he is a “stalwart of the radical right”.
Public servants' hours stay same for now
The Fair Work Commission has buried a Federal Government plan to have public sector employees work longer hours.
Many worked up over workplace review
The Federal Labor Party says itThere are claims that the looming workplace review will create a class of US-style working poor. fears the looming workplace review will create a class of US-style working poor.
Pyne revives deregulation on Dawkins' back
Education Minister Christopher Pyne has signalled that he may negotiate with the Opposition on uni fee deregulation, and claims to have the backing of the man behind HECS.
Climate outlook says all sectors must respond
Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.
Leigh weighs in on taxis, tax and big tech
The shadow assistant treasurer has taken up the push to tax tech companies, and warned of some dangers in the new digital economy.
Money watchers want metadata
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has again demanded access to metadata to track down insider traders and white-collar criminals.
Ministers' misstep hurts independence
The legal and academic communities have backed Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs, as she faces criticism from the Australian Government.
Moves to kill extreme views at Defence
The Defence Department is cracking down on extremism within its ranks.