Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government

Billionaire Elon Musk - co-founder of electric car company Tesla Motors - says climate change will bring about a refugee crisis of catastrophic proportion.

Transfield boss deflects flak

The chief executive of Transfield Services - Australia's offshore detention centre management company - says advocacy groups should be able to lobby against offshore detention of asylum seekers.

Big MBS review to remove 'waste'

Health Minister Sussan Ley has announced the launch of a review of the 5,700 medical services subsidised under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).

Telcos seek mass-surveillance money

Australian telcos big and small are calling on the Federal Government for clarity about their data retention obligations.

Disgusting drug move marks TPP risk

The well-publicised hike in the price of an essential medicine this week raises serious issues about the design of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an intellectual property expert has warned.

Fee deregulation back to drawing board

The Turnbull Government has hinted that it may scrap the Abbott Government's plan to let universities set their own fees.

Labor looks to lock down great minds

The ALP says it wants to encourage brilliant minds to start new companies in Australia.

Radicalisation book reeks of paranoid push

The Federal Government has launched a 32-page booklet that it says will help prevent radicalisation of young Australian minds.

Frydenberg heading north for pro-mining talks

Josh Frydenberg, the new Resources and Energy Minister and Minister for Northern Australia, is heading to the top of the country to push for new opportunities.

Turnbull to launch anti-violence fight

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared “real men don't hit women” ahead of a new $41 million domestic violence response package to be unveiled today.

Accolades acquired by local science stars

The Australians behind vital and exciting research combating conditions like cancer, depression and birth defects will be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony this week.

Fluid portfolios making some skittish about flows

Some bizarre claims have been made this week, as South Australian senator Anne Ruston is welcomed to her new role as assistant minister for agriculture and water resources.

Sims speaks on Harper help again

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman has again spoken of the need to take on recommendations from the Harper Review of competition policy.

Airport strike over stripped conditions

Industrial action is upsetting passengers at Sydney Airport's international terminal this week, as strikes increase waiting times.

Tech test for FTTN

A multi-million-dollar deal between Telstra and NBN will see the FTTN network switched on for a trial before its commercial rollout.

Debt reach extending overseas

The Federal Government is pushing to able to collect student debt from Australians living overseas.

Fair Work rejects unfair deal

The Federal Government is feeling the sting of two more rejected pay deals.

Turnbull's new backgrounders gathering

With the ousting of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, his venerable chief of state Peta Credlin is gone too.

Big hit for low-income hinges on budget plans

New figures suggest growth in living standards will dramatically slow in the coming decade, and actually decline for the country's most disadvantaged people.