Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2023
Public sector wages appear to be sliding backwards compared to private pay, new analysis suggests.
Degree fee hike fails to deter
Higher prices are not stopping students from enrolling in humanities courses.
Garnaut slams sponge firms
The Australian economy has become increasingly dominated by powerful firms that extract “economic rents” ...
ParentsNext to go
The ParentsNext welfare scheme is set to be abolished by the federal government following a series of parliamentary inquiries.
UK FTA to scrap tariffs
Australia and the United Kingdom have finalised a historic free trade agreement ...
ASIC shakeup looms
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is set to undergo a major shake-up following an exodus of executives.
Ex-PS head calls for re-think
An outgoing leader of the public service has called for a shift in mindset.
Franking claims denied
Government officials have dismissed claims by investors that the Albanese government is looking to destroy the franking credit system ...
Lobbyists reject restrictions
Lobbyists are fighting back against calls to restrain their representations.
Privacy post split
The Australian government has announced the creation of a standalone privacy commissioner role, marking a significant change in privacy regulation.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Farm chemical unknowns outlined
An official report has warned about inadequate agricultural chemical monitoring in Australia.
Park money promised
Australia's national parks are set to receive a much-needed boost, with the upcoming federal budget set to provide over $250 million in extra funding.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
Significance tests for big builds
Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure program will be subject to a review using the metric of ‘national significance’.