Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2014
Australian taxpayers will lend $110 million to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to expand a mine in Chile.
Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook
Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.
Many modern awards fall in Fair Work's sight
The Fair Work Commission has released word on the scope of a workplace awards review.
More figures swirled in whirlpool of corruption
UPDATE: Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has stood down amid the corruption inquiry, but maintains he will be "vindicated" and has been described by the Prime Minister as "a man of great distinction ... and high competence".
Experts push for new weapons as deadly Hep C tide builds
A looming wave of terminal liver disease could be combated by government funding for powerful new drugs, researchers suggest.
Home insulation failure fronts Commission
The Royal Commission into the tragic failure of the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme will begin today, and could prompt some intriguing revelations from politicians and public servants on the witness list.
Twin tunnels to link sides of Sydney for $3 billion
The Prime Minister and Premier of New South Wales have signed-off on a $3 billion tunnel project for Sydney commuters.
Union probe launched deep into dodgy dealings
The Governor-General has tabled papers to kick off the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.
Future look at foreign slice of Telstra flagged
The Federal Communications minister says Telstra may be the next company allowed take a bigger share of foreign investment.
Independents speak ill of growing distance from Gonski
The Independent Schools Council of Australia has delivered a dim view of Australian education funding, saying all models are far removed from the Gonski recommendations, and national reform is virtually impossible.
Job data jumps in some key places
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest job figures, showing a surge in full-time employment but a drop in part-time.
Bureaucratic top brass swap-out coming
There will be room at the top, sending some of Canberra’s senior public servants into a spree of jostling and favour-garnering as a number of government executive positions open up.
DHS hopes to help one hundred Indigenous apprentices in a year
A major federal department is looking to attract more recruits into an Indigenous apprenticeship program.
Draft says all players should roll money into roads
The Productivity Commission say Australian governments need a new system for selecting and funding public infrastructure projects, and that taxpayers should be prepared to contribute.
Eames officially leaves questioning Nauru's grasp of law
The chief justice of Nauru, Australian Geoffrey Eames, says he has had no option but to resign as the government is ignoring the rule of law.
New drone fleet coming to keep remote eyes on borders, power
The Federal Government is buying a fleet of surveillance drones for border security and other duties, creating around 100 jobs for an estimated cost of $3 billion.
Public union details bargaining for better rights
The Community and Public Sector Union has released a special guide for members wanting to know more about the claim for improved pay and conditions.
Reporting requires too much, BCA says
The Business Council of Australia appears to be picking a fight with itself over the need to report gender figures.
Spill at the top of super money mound
Heads appear to have rolled at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) expert superannuation panel, with half its members jumping ship over conflict of interest allegations.
Media mixing rules up for review
The Federal Government says it is considering changes to cross-media ownership laws to reflect the current state of technology.
Body seeks funds to keep getting feet off the street
Authorities warn that the Federal Government should continue funding the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), or put tens of thousands at risk.