Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government

An Australian expert has raised some ideas for the Federal Government, which may stop billions of dollars in company profits leaving the country untaxed.

Public missing point of FOFA fight

The people behind the AdviserRatings website say most of the political wrangling about financial advice reforms has gone totally over the heads of the general public.

ASIO never forgets... or deletes

There are some very interesting points made by authorities in submissions ahead of the Federal Government’s proposed metadata retention bill.

New PS Comm dodges 'warlord' claims

The new Public Service Commissioner has denied claims that he is a “stalwart of the radical right”.

Public servants' hours stay same for now

The Fair Work Commission has buried a Federal Government plan to have public sector employees work longer hours.

Many worked up over workplace review

The Federal Labor Party says itThere are claims that the looming workplace review will create a class of US-style working poor. fears the looming workplace review will create a class of US-style working poor.

Pyne revives deregulation on Dawkins' back

Education Minister Christopher Pyne has signalled that he may negotiate with the Opposition on uni fee deregulation, and claims to have the backing of the man behind HECS.

Climate outlook says all sectors must respond

Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.

Leigh weighs in on taxis, tax and big tech

The shadow assistant treasurer has taken up the push to tax tech companies, and warned of some dangers in the new digital economy.

Money watchers want metadata

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has again demanded access to metadata to track down insider traders and white-collar criminals.

Ministers' misstep hurts independence

The legal and academic communities have backed Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs, as she faces criticism from the Australian Government.

Moves to kill extreme views at Defence

The Defence Department is cracking down on extremism within its ranks.

Signs of growth in outsourcing half-way house

An office set up to help trim the public service looks like it will keep swelling this year.

Unions fend off hints of attack on super

The Federal Government has put reforms on the agenda that already have unions on the defensive.

Australia seeks to jump shark responsibility

The Australian Government wants to back out of a scheme it previously supported, by removing protections on five local shark species.

Uni funding cut freeze could warm Senators

News Corp reports say that Abbott Government may sacrifice up to $2 billion in budget savings - scrapping proposed cuts to gain support for university deregulation.

Former Doc wants showdown for Medicare 'cowboys'

A GP-turned-Coalition-backbencher has slammed the Federal Government’s attempts at Medicare reform, and laid down a few ideas of his own.

Terror centre for new approach on 'radicals'

Experts may soon treat ‘radicalisation’ as a mental health issue, rather than trying to combat it with jail time and restrictive laws.

Brain scans show mind-bending political lines

A new study may shed some light on why when politicians talk – those listening often tune out.

Opponents take up pens in public wage fight

Public Service Minister Eric Abetz has written a letter to the media in response to claims that public servants are being ripped-off in recent pay negotiations.