Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2014
Public servants have launched a legal challenge over changes to redundancy conditions, which could see some ousted sooner than expected.
Millions die per night by fox and feline
Research has shown over 10 per cent of Australia's native mammals have become extinct since European settlement, and feral cats continue to take a massive toll.
Single hub for project success reports high numbers
As the fickle cycles of politics appear to give with one hand while taking with the other, it is difficult to tell which programs actually work.
Building union brought to court over concrete claims
Fair Work has launched legal action against a CFMEU secretary accused of organising blockades.
Freedom scuttled in anti-piracy broadside
One founder of the internet’s most resilient torrent site has been arrested in Sweden, and will now serve a jail term after years on the run.
Target review taking shape with some papers up
The future of the Renewable Energy target may become more certain soon, with submissions from interested parties beginning to surface.
Warnings of compound hit to vulnerable communities
Many are concerned that the latest Federal Budget will hit already disenfranchised groups the hardest, and a new study shows that it may be worst for Indigenous communities.