Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2016
Media investigations have raised claims of rorting and double-dipping in the government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Barnaby backs off rural relocation
Barnaby Joyce is avoiding turmoil this week by putting off his plans to move a federal department to regional Victoria.
Harassment power play reversing
Research suggests lower-ranked public servants can use sexual harassment to take their bosses down a notch.
Tax revelations ruining whistleblower
An ATO whistleblower says revealing the truth has destroyed his health and finances.
Cash for cans could expand
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants all parties to commit to a national recycling scheme.
Others urged to avoid our abuses
Ethicists have warned other countries against taking on Australia’s abusive immigration system.
Dark light shined on Indigenous suicide
Suicide rates among Indigenous people in some parts of the Kimberly are ten times the global average.
Lacking skills lead to public lag
A leading economist claims there is a massive skills deficit in the public sector.
Mental health cuts undone
The Prime Minister has put up millions for youth mental health, just days after being criticised for dismantling the system.
Libertarians deny school money link
A new study using Australian data says increased school funding does not lead to better performance.
Quigley hits out at NBN distortion
The former chief of NBN has harsh words about the project as it stands today.
Coral's lost value counted
Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef could soon start to cost massive amounts of lost tourist money.
Voices missed as Feds storm North
The Federal Government is rushing to develop northern Australia, but ignoring...
Vape safety claims called to court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking legal action over claims made by electronic cigarette sellers.
ACS wants NBN and cyber security boost
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) says a faster National Broadband Network needs to be delivered.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Antibiotic advantage in decline
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQHC) says rampant over-prescription is adding to the ‘superbug’ threat.
Out-of-pocket costs start to hurt
A new report shows rising out-of-pocket health costs are causing people to take risks with their health.
Medibank to account for cover-up
Medibank is facing legal action in the Federal Court over “misleading and unconscionable conduct”.
Women still lower at the top
Women at the top of the business and public sectors earn about $65,000 less than their male equivalents.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.