Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
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.
Coal costs up in the air
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.