Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2016
The AMA says Federal funding cuts are making it harder for hospitals to meet growing patient demand and to reach significant performance goals.
Expert urges smarter disability deal
An Australian researcher says disabled students are being misdiagnosed for school funding purposes.
Centrelink stats show slow response
Figures are out for Centrelink’s call centre, and there is very little to be excited about.
Green view down amid corruption uptick
Australia’s environmental performance is down this week, but it looks like corruption is rising.
James rewarded for Indigenous efforts
Matthew James from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has been honoured with a Public Service Medal (PSM).
NT notes federal funding gap
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory‘s president is outraged that NT has been left out of federal funding.
Public sector needs new tools to ascend
The Australian Public Service Commission says public sector bosses need “political nous” to get to the top.
Detention worker keeps detailing 'torture'
A leading Australian doctor says he will risk his license to keep speaking out about “torture conditions” in offshore detention.
Millions for plans to pass digital divide
New funding has been provided to help students from rural, remote, disadvantaged and Indigenous schools to close the ‘digital divide’.
Scientific value tallied at $330 billion
Scientific advances underpin $330 billion of Australia’s annual economic output, the Chief Scientist says.
Agencies seeking more offshore
The Finance Department says private companies are being asked if they can send Australian Public Service (APS) work overseas.
Army takes charge in rectifying past
While a litany of compensation claims paint a dark picture of life at the Defence Force, it has been praised for its moves to respond.
Government report pushes facial ID freedom
An official assessment has been conducted on plans to use digital facial recognition as a form of identity check for government agencies.
Technicians' strike shines light on Defence division
Public servants in the Defence Department walked off their “safety-critical” to protest the long-running public service pay dispute drags on.
TPP to take thousands of jobs
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is still up in the air, and has been a major topic during Prime Minister Malclm Turnbull’s trip to the US.
Outbursts of the powerful plotted
Impulsive gaffes, inappropriate comments and short fuses are common among the famous and powerful, and new research suggests it could have a biological basis.
Islam study shows fear in detail
A recent survey has found that one in 10 Australians display strong feelings of Islamophobia – negative and hostile attitudes towards Muslims.
Hybrid sites in green power price drop
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA) has shortlisted 22 renewable energy projects for $100 million in funding, signalling that solar project costs would fall below $AU100/MWh by 2020.
Pension change pushes ex-staff to margins
Centrelink has confirmed reports of harsh treatment being handed to former public servants.
Study finds public sector cyber-bullying hive
Government workers are being subjected to a high level of cyber abuse, a new study suggests.
Union says government tech spend crashing
The public sector union says big IT glitches in government systems are the result of “chronic underfunding”.