Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2016
All references to Australia have been removed from a UN report on climate change, due to fears for the Great Barrier Reef’s reputation.
AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs
The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.
Telstra's cancer contract questioned
Concerns have been raised about Telstra’s ability to deliver a new $220 million Federal Government contract.
WHO denies athletic threat
A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
FSU backs big Royal review
The Finance Sector Union has come out in support of a Royal Commission into the banking sector, in the wake of repeated scandals.
Harsh bargainers reject DV leave
The Minister for Women has rejected a call from Human Rights Commission staff for specific domestic violence leave.
Union warns NZ of TAFE troubles
Australia authorities have told New Zealand not to follow the Australian TAFE system.
Antarctic outhouse heading south
A high-tech sewage treatment plant will soon process waste at one of the most remote places on the planet.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.
Mental angle will miss murderers
Experts say most violent individuals do not have a clear mental illness, despite what gun lobbies claim.
NBN raids could cost jobs
Reports say least two NBN employees will be sacked and arrested within days, as federal police investigate leaks.
Dental data shows visits missed
A quarter of all Australian children aged 10 and under has untreated tooth decay.
Eight groups grill Government building
Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.
Immigration implications investigated
Police are investigating allegations of serious criminality by Immigration Department and Border Force officials.
Survey shows cyber-security lacking
Australia could be rising as a ‘hotspot’ for economic crime, with over ten per cent of Australian organisations reporting losses of at least $1 million.
BP's Bight plan put back
BP's plan to search for oil in the Great Australian Bight has failed again, but it is unlikely to stop trying.
Dismal hotel offer denied
Workers at Aboriginal Hostels Limited - the lowest-paid agency in the Commonwealth – have rejected their latest pay offer.
Carbon marker ticks over 400ppm
An atmospheric monitoring station on the north-west tip of Tasmania has recorded carbon dioxide measurements above 400 parts per million for the first time.
Mental illness still missing out
Mental illness is the largest and fastest growing source of disability in Australia and more needs to be done to improve the stakes.
Hairs split on big super plans
A major super fund says there is almost no difference between the major parties’ superannuation policies.