Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government

A lobby representing Australia’s medical research sector says it wants to see the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) kept alive.

Coded message to keep East West

The Federal Government has revised its Fair and Lawful Building Sites Code, which could be the key to withholding infrastructure money from the new Victorian Government.

New NBN map draws faster, cheaper path

A new rollout map for the latest version of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is on the way – the most recent chapter in a long-running quest to improve Australia’s internet.

Yellowcake and bananas ahead of green talks

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has revived one of the most contentious topics in the Australian political debate – nuclear power.

Foreign buyers' free ride derided

The House Economics Committee is calling for stronger enforcement of foreign property investment rules.

Super-WiFi could be the TV of tomorrow

Experts say old television frequencies should be used to set up huge WiFi network, boosting internet access and productivity.

Duties detailed in broad government guide

The Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) has put out a new guide to help people navigate the nation's public sector on state and federal levels.

Kernel of concern over ACORN portal

Australia residents who spot cybercrimes in progress now have an avenue to report it.

MOOC mooted for better public numbers

The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is working on a massive open online course (MOOC) to train public servants how to calculate the financial impact of new regulation.

PBO finds budget figures trumped, risk of falling short

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has warned that the Federal Government will need to practice some serious spending discipline to avoid bad budget figures and economic shock.

Better view from free maps of high-res Australia

Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.

Gender stats show sorry state, slow to change

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s latest report shows women are under-represented in management positions, and underpaid as well.

Simple sex bill could reveal lack of Federal will

The Federal Parliament will debate marriage equality once more, with Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm bringing a private members bill to legalise same-sex marriage today.

Veil slips from deep spying game

Computer security experts have uncovered one of the most malicious pieces of software they have seen, and it could be a secret surveillance program for world governments.

Embarrassing Ebola talk as UN asks for open doors

Australia's Foreign Minister has read out a statement criticising nations that block entry for travellers from Ebola-affected countries, like Australia.

Households help Medibank see big first day

Mum and dad investors have leapt onboard for the public float of Medibank Private, lining the Government up for a $5.7 billion sale.

Bigger role sought for better Indigenous returns

Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory want more say in the running of schemes to help their communities, as a new report shows gaps between Indigenous people and other Australians continue to increase.

Broad call for road fix as locals bear the brunt

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has renewed its ongoing call for better financial and policy support from federal, state and territory governments to keep local roads running.

Sacking sets tone for serious outside offences

A public sector dismissal will set a new precedent, with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) upholding the sacking of an Australian Taxation Office worker for a “clearly unethical” offence outside work hours.