Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has announced a $97.7 million package for the education sector under the fifth round of funding under the National Partnerships scheme.
The payments are designed to assist schools to keep student levels and improve teacher quality with the payments going towards the Smarter Schools National Partnerships for Improving Teacher Quality and Low Socio-economic Status School Communities schemes.
The funding is designed to promote the following in schools;
- equipping teachers to better identify and address student learning needs;
- introducing learning programs that engage students, helping to improve literacy and numeracy levels;
- increasing attendance by working with families; and
- encouraging more Australians to consider a teaching career.
UK research shows Australia a fertile start-up environment
Research conducted by the University of Exeter Business School in the United Kingdom shows that the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund allows start-up companies more scope for follow-on investments and has significantly contributed towards the development of high-potential businesses.
Federal Government to develop Cyber White Paper
The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a Cyber White Paper that will ‘provide a comprehensive blueprint’ to build internet security for the public.
National Water Commission releases water reform options report
A new report that sets out three reform options to ensure Australia's water sector has been released by the National Water Commission.
Fair Work Australia gives unions a boost
Unions have won significantly broader rights to pursue industrial action after a ruling by Fair Work Australia ensured increased legal protection for striking.
Garnaut calls for independent emissions target authority
Senior climate change advisor to the Prime Minister Ross Garnaut has called for the establishment of an independent umpire with the authority to force the federal government to make alterations to emissions targets.
GDP drop as current account deficit worsens
The current account deficit (CAD), the discrepancy between the value of goods imported and that of goods exported, is widening according to recent findings.
New Australian Defence Force appointments
The Federal Government has announced the new command arrangements for the Australian Defence Force as Air Chief Marshall Angus Huston steps down from the ADF’s top job after the completion of his second three-year rotation.
AustCham says focus on services with China
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in China (AustCham) has released its first Issue Paper on the Australian financial sector in China, saying the focus in trade between the two countries should increasingly move towards services.
New top bureaucrat appointments announced
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has announced an overhaul of senior bureaucrats, including the appointment of new secretaries in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
iiNet calls for complete government involvement
The chief regulatory officer of iiNet, Stephen Dalby, has called for all levels of government to be completely involved in the use and execution of the National Digital Economy Strategy to ensure its success.
Principles to guide government information management
Government information management and Australia's open government reforms will be strengthened with the release of the Principles on open public sector information, launched recently by Australian Information Commissioner Professor John McMillan .
Productivity Commission to study regulatory reform options
The Productivity Commission is to undertake a study focusing on effective identification of regulatory reform opportunities and the evaluation of reform outcomes.
National Road Safety Strategy launched
The Federal Government has announced the launching of the new National Road Safety Strategy after the Australian Transport Council officially offered its endorsement of the initiative.
Bligh attacks Federal Greens
The Green’s plan to build a carbon neutral economy before 2050 by banning coal mines has drawn criticism from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, who has labeled the plan as fanciful and liable to cause an economic and social catastrophe in her state.
NSW to push COAG for solar reform
New South Wales has flagged its intention to push for a single federal tariff scheme for solar rebates following a tense week for the O’Farrell government after its plan to cut the state rebate from 60c to 40c per kilowatt was met with widespread public resistance.
Murray Darling Basin Authority needs more funding and less water
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has reported that it will require $38 million in funding this financial year while new research shows that less than 3000 gigalitres will be required for environmental flow.
Federal forestry industry database opens
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has opened the Forestry Industry Database (FID) with an aim to display the industry’s data and statistics to the public.
Public administration professionals to experience employment demand
The Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations has released the Australian Jobs 2011 report into the state of employment in Australia, finding that employment with the public administration and safety sector is set to grow by 5.9%, or 40,900 jobs.
Employment opportunities for skilled workers to boom
Employment opportunities for skilled workers, particularly electricians and nurses, will rise substantially over the next five years, according to the Australian Jobs Report 2011.
Productivity Commission releases land planning and development assessment report
A report released by the Productivity Commission has identified wide-ranging differences in the ways all levels of government plan and zone land uses and assess development proposals.