Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2023
APS employees at the lowest pay levels may receive a special salary increase to address pay gaps within the public sector.
DoD health help slammed
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
NIAA fraud risk reviewed
An audit has called for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to take a more proactive approach in managing potential provider fraud.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
Water weakness revealed
Australia’s ‘water cop’ has revealed the weakness of the water compliance regime.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.
EU urged to keep China close
The EU’s green transition relies on China, according to the Dutch trade minister.
Local cuts allow foreign products
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) appears to be facing funding reductions while buying big from overseas.
AFP probes with PwC nearby
AFP investigators are looking into PwC, while PwC staff still work in AFP offices.
Aged care report lands
The Albanese government has suggested that elderly Australians should bear a greater share of the costs for aged care.
APS changes coming
The Federal Government's in-house consulting service could launch later this year.
Boozy influence opposed
Experts are calling to regulate the alcohol industry’s influence on health policies.
NT summit seeks care
A recent event brought ‘peacemakers’ from across the NT together to discuss conflict resolution.
Script plan opposed
The plan to implement 60-day prescriptions has triggered a heated discussion regarding potential medicine shortages.
Shorten probes Centrelink stabbing
A former police commissioner will review security measures at Centrelink Service Centres following a stabbing incident.
Big spend before Snowy bogged
Up to $100 million was spent on Snowy 2.0 geotechnical surveys before a tunnel-boring machine broke down.
Five Eyes highlight cyber gang
Federal authorities have revealed a cyber gang backed by the Chinese government.
Navy complaints unveiled
An inquiry has heard close to 700 complaints of unacceptable behaviour have been lodged with Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command in the past two years.
PM makes light shuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled three new ministerial appointments ...
PwC told to purge
The federal finance department has instructed PwC to “stand down” any personnel involved ...