Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
China’s attempts to rid the internet of pornography and “indecent” content have led to a near $1 million fine for one provider.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.
Med scheme meddling may not be best practice
The recent Commission of Audit report suggests big changes are on the way for Australian healthcare.
States agree to clear books on path to new roads
State and territory leaders have agreed to sell off their assets in exchange for federal infrastructure money.
Wage worries to hit lowest rungs first
Trainees, apprentices and others on the very first steps of their career would suffer under some proposed changes, the ACTU says.
Contract claims say money should be aimed at locals first
A key business group and some rising Australian entrepreneurs have slammed the way the federal government chooses suppliers for billions of dollars worth of contracts.
More help needed now in fight to find missing schoolgirls
Protests are planned to make sure the world does not forget about 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, who have been missing for more than two weeks.
Push to save school funds by placing them in state hands
The federal government may give almost all control of public education to state governments, if it accepts certain recommendations from the recent audit.
Trades gap plugged by encouraging students, minister says
More students need to look at careers in trades and training, if the nation is to tackle its skills shortages.
Amnesty says secrecy abounds in attempts to check on asylum seekers
Amnesty International has slammed the secrecy surrounding Australia’s offshore asylum seeker facility on the island of Nauru.
Cuts justified in storm of fake money fear
An Australian economist says the federal budget crisis does not actually exist, but has been made up to sell broad government cuts.
Call for federal change to cut dark toll
The South Australian Government is calling for change in the way penalties are paid after workplace injury and death.
Great minds turn inside to seek out negativity
CSIRO has set up an internal unit to tackle accusations of bullying and workplace harassment.
Combination knocking out millions from health budget
A new report says the Federal Government is wasting millions on combination medications.
Emissions plan will pay low, expect high, deliver little
The Federal Government has unveiled its white paper on the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), a main component of the Direct Action plan to combat climate change.
Ex-PM taking global ed. head on
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has given a speech on the future of education in the world’s poorest nations, in her new role at RMIT.
Uni fee fiddling foreshadowed
The Federal Government may be considering allowing universities to charge higher fees.
Fifty-eight fighter jets could be $12 bil "dud"
Australia will buy dozens of fighter jets at a cost of more than $12 billion, despite a raft of concerns about their design and abilities.
Inkling of cuts and increases ahead of actual word
The Federal Treasurer says further increases to the pension age are inevitable, and that people should “work as long as they can”.
Latest ranking shows local internet advance slowing
Analysts have ranked Australia poorly in terms of internet access, affordability and investment.
UN brings questions and perspective on boat policy
The United Nations refugee agency says it continues to get no response from the Australian government for its questions over the asylum seeker ‘turn back’ policy.