Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - September, 2014
Public Service Minister Eric Abetz says the Government is not using pay talks to cut wages and conditions in the public service.
States take lead on lunge for clean power
State governments and small communities are filling the gap left by a Federal Government that seems unwilling to change.
Tas speech slams Defence, cost of crossing
A Tasmanian Senator says the Defence Force and the Department of Veterans Affairs are involved in a “cover-up of appallingly high levels of abuse”.
Five hundred jobs cut from vital local aid
Immigration Department funding cuts mean the Red Cross will cut 500 asylum seeker support jobs.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Unwarranted access already allowed
Telstra says that police and spy agencies very rarely have a warrant when they request customers’ information.
Big business rails against effective change
A large section of Australia’s business community is in uproar about new competition laws, which they claim will make big businesses responsible for the finances of their competitors.
Four deaths pinned on Labor's hasty negligence
A damning review has found the so-called ‘pink batts scheme’ sacrificed safety for speed, for which four young men paid with their lives.
Work changes slip through scrutiny
Moves are being made on the federal government’s industrial reform agenda, with very little media or public reaction.