Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2016
ASFA urges action
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) wants Australia’s leaders to stop politicking and make some decisions.
Moody's warns big four
Moody's says that Australian banks are facing a potential storm of increasing household leverage and persistently low interest rates, which are leaves the banks more sensitive to shocks.
TPP held up by Australian desires
One of the biggest roadblocks to the passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) has criticised Australian pharmaceutical companies.
Unique court case hears bold claims
The ACCC’s legal case against the training group Unique International College continues this week.
Job stats show dips and shifts
Unemployment is up to 5.8 per cent, though 7,900 jobs have been created.
Kiwis closing Panama loopholes
New Zealand is moving for more transparency in the wake of the Panama Papers leak.
More measures to protect sacred sites
The Northern Territory Government has received 39 recommendations to improve the protection of sacred sites.
Small stations see cuts in WA
The WA Government has released its long-awaited plan for remote Aboriginal communities.
Top folks not fussed on pay
Some of Australia’s top public servants have refused to pay themselves generous bonuses.
AIDs fading fast
Australia’s top scientists have declared “the end of AIDS” as a public health issue in Australia.
Money giants linked to tax grift
Insiders say the big four accounting firms are involved in “perpetrating the greatest tax crimes in history”.
Medibank responds to tax glitch
Medibank Private has apologised for a computer glitch that has affected payments for millions of its customers.
Pokies dispersal decried
New research has revealed that gamblers in poorer suburbs can lose over three times more money to poker machines than those in more advantaged areas.
Ancient trade accepted in NT
There is a growing legal precedent for native title holders to take and use resources from their land for commercial purposes.
Credit rating hurt by inaction
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings agency has lowered the outlook on Australia’s AAA credit rating from stable to negative.
Family Court judge wants smoother transitions
The Chief Justice of the Family Court wants to make it easier and less stressful for transgender children to access hormones.
Headspace faces executive exodus
There is chaos at the top of Headspace, a national youth mental health foundation.
Vote lag seen as evidence for change
Some say this week’s sluggish vote count shows we should move to digital systems.
Workloads wringing public sector dry
A union survey has found ACT public servants are working themselves sick.
NBN lag drags on thousands
Tech experts say the NBN is going so slowly, telecoms companies should invest in their own infrastructure.