Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2017
The Federal Government has launched legislation for cyber abilities that may not be possible.
No timeline for NT PFAS checks
The Prime Minister has defended delays in rolling out important blood tests for the Northern Territory.
States making ground on target
State governments are moving towards a new clean energy target, but the Federal Government wants to take it slow.
AFP false error dubbed "unbelievable"
The police union has slammed a “dirty trick” by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) amid its enterprise bargaining fight.
Defence slows in cloud move
Work on the Defence department’s billion-dollar new data centre capability has been set back.
Gender imbalance decried, denied
A new report shows women in the public sector are paid on average 8.6 per cent less than men.
Review seeks space options
The Federal Government has announced a review that could lead to the creation of an Australian space agency.
Phillip Morris made to pick up bill
Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Federal Government’s legal bill after it attempted to stop plain packaging laws.
New union for CDP workers
A new union has formed for Indigenous people involved in a controversial work-for-the-dole scheme.
RBA staff take slim deal
Reserve Bank of Australia staff will receive average pay rises of 2 per cent a year over the next three years.
'Blind' approach doesn't help diversity
A report from the Prime Minister’s behavioural economics team warns ‘blind recruitment’ could see fewer women in top jobs.
ATO site drops at peak time
Another major government IT outlet has failed, with the ATO site going down at its busiest time.
Court staff reject 1 per cent rise
Workers at the Federal Court of Australia will not accept a wage rise of about half that offered at other departments.
Light shed on lack of prison votes
Reports say prisons have prevented thousands of people from exercising their democratic rights.
Labor lines up childcare stoush
Federal Labor wants to stop the merger of two big out-of-school-hours care providers.
Australia lines up cyber soldiers
Australia's military is expected to launch a new information warfare unit.