Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
There are fears of a brain drain in Tasmania, with warnings that half the state’s CSIRO staff face the sack.
Spy bill detailed, decried as too invasive
The Federal Government has tabled its plans to enhance Australian intelligence agencies with more digital powers.
Staff reject Centrelink's momentary stress
One regional Centrelink office wants to use a stopwatch to monitor customer calls, but employees are not happy.
Bad choice of boots and cyber-fears for Army's future
Questions are being asked over the Defence Department’s decision to reject an Australian bid to supply $15 million worth of safety boots, after the contract was given to a company to make the boots in Indonesia.
Drone laws called for in push for privacy
Some MPs say remotely piloted aircraft put public safety and privacy at risk, and there should be new laws to protect them.
Extra fee could add hours in ED
A team of researchers across Australian universities say the proposed $7 GP co-payment would have a profound effect on hospital emergency departments.
Some spared by weekend repeal change
The next version of the carbon tax repeal bill will include big fines for energy companies that do not pass savings on to customers.
Parts of NT truancy plan could be counter-productive
The Federal Government has pressed on with its truancy program in the Northern Territory, but criticism continues too for the scheme that suspends welfare payments for parents of non-attending children.
Young leaders lean to enhanced employment
The planning group for the upcoming Y20 youth summit has unveiled its priorities for this weekend’s gathering in Sydney.
ATO's great divide highlighted at crucial time
A tale is emerging of Australian Tax Office senior staff taking a break in luxury, while thousands of foot-soldiers fight to save their jobs.
New pitch for big public shift up north
Councils in the northern part of the country are pushing for a range of Federal Government services to move to regional centres.
All but one on board for homeless help
Almost all of Australia’s governments have thrown their support behind a $115 million national partnership agreement to combat homelessness.
Muir takes the wheel on ARENA funding
An unlikely saviour has emerged for an important government body aimed at bringing more renewable energy to Australia.
VC says deregulation doesn't mean death
Budget cuts to universities were inevitable and deregulation will enable the sector to deal with the fallout, one vice-chancellor says.
Police powers questioned around digital dumps
Media outlets claim they have confirmed reports that Australian law-enforcement agencies are stripping metadata from mobile phone companies, gaining huge amounts of information on the general public and non-suspicious people.
Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift
A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.
Who is behind the techno-education review?
The Federal Government will not reveal the identities of ‘subject matter experts’ engaged in the review of Australia's national curriculum.
Bulging prisons used in call for better laws
Australia’s prison system is being pushed to its limit, with reports of overcrowding in almost every state and territory.
Innes buries lifter-leaner claims in push for more work
The outgoing Australian disability discrimination commissioner has reflected on his years in the role, the state of Australian disability support and workforce, and taken a swipe at the Federal Government.
Terms drawn for Federation reform
The Federal Government is moving closer to a reform of Australia’s three tiers of government.
Abbott's maths backwards on green costs
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered a damning criticism of renewable energy, slamming the technology as the leading factor behind high Australian energy prices.