Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
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Grant freeze takes great deal from locals
Very few have escaped the cost-cutting blade in the latest federal Budget, and Local Government assistance appears to be another victim.
Move to throw away the key for feared refugees
New amendments mean the Australian Government will be able to detain refugees indefinitely.
States caught short, claiming cuts force tax talks
State governments are in virtually open revolt over the hand they were dealt in the latest federal Budget.
Green thinking moves to working after federal fund fix
Australian treasury cost-cutters appear to have scoured legislation for any mention of “clean”, “green” or “renewable” spending, and promptly hacked it down.
Public staff asked to do much more with far fewer
With the axing of 16,500 public servants over the next three years, the Abbott government's first budget has included the biggest staff cut in the federal bureaucracy for decades.
A cheap and easy way to trap centuries of supply
An Australian expert has put forth a proposal that could protect the nation from water scarcity for generations.
Trucking boss wants watchdog to look nationwide
The head of the Transport Workers Union has a recommendation which could deliver a better standard of politician.
Water review brings experts to trim tape
The Water Act will be reviewed, as the Federal Government maintains its rampant red tape cutting agenda.
Court case comes down to one word for chaplaincy
One man is continuing his fight to end Commonwealth funding of chaplaincy in schools.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
Asylum closures miss better opportunity
The Federal Government has signalled its intention to shut several onshore asylum seeker centres, a week after the Commission of Audit labelled offshore processing a waste of money.
Broadband blowout blamed on big demand
NBN Co says it will have to spend 33 per cent more for rural broadband, because it did not estimate how many people would want to be connected.
Gas holding plan damned by Minister
States want it, manufacturers want it, but the Federal Government seems unlikely to set up a domestic gas reservation policy anytime soon.
Public servants brace for deep cuts, mergers and adjustment
The warnings from the recent Commission of Audit have rung out loud and clear through media channels, but the potentially huge public sector cuts are getting a bit less press.
Big fund to help workers grow away from old industry
The Federal Government has given more details of a large funding pool created to help displaced auto-workers find new jobs.
Debt tax has lack of support, could be smokescreen
It is becoming difficult to find those who believe that the proposed ‘budget debt levy’ is a good idea.
Government considers putting boot to unemployed youth
The Federal Government is considering a recommendation that would see young unemployed people forced to move to areas with more opportunities.
Fears force councils to call for more power
Another local government has called on the federal government to give it more power over coal seam gas and farmlands.
Pink batt penny-passing sees staff blame each other
The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Fuel fiddling not welcomed by firms
The mining sector has added its booming voice to the chorus of discontent over proposed adjustments for more federal money.