Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has denied an alleged cancer link from exposure to toxic chemicals in an F-111 jet fighter program.
Australia lagging in renewable rise
Global renewable energy and generation capacity will rise by ...
Teo wants rural role for robots
Experts want to use autonomous drones to deliver medical supplies to remote communities.
Pay gap stable, but sources shift
The gender pay gap is stable, but the reasons behind it are changing.
FWC to air DHS dispute
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will appear in the industrial tribunal next week.
Gleeson clear of Senator's stranglehold
A lack of respect and a string of attacks have driven Justin Gleeson from his position.
Joyce warns of red laws
Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Labor Party’s land clearing laws resemble those of a communist regime.
Talks to probe prison rates
The Federal Government will hold an inquiry into the incarceration rate of Indigenous Australians.
New centre for military issues
A new service is targeting the immense struggles faced by servicemen and women leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Tudge judges weak welfare rules
The Human Services Minister says expectations on dole recipients are “miserably low”.
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
Lloyd unleashes on legal action
The public service says the sector’s main union has been wasting time.
Department downplays island abuse
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has rejected the severity of reports about abuse in detention centres.
PM shoots for union targets
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Bold copper claims boost NBN
NBN Co has commissioned research that shows its high-speed copper option is a good idea.
NDIS delays hurt in SA
An SA politician says NDIS clients still wait up to a year for coverage even after being approved for funding.
Poverty stats hit ten-year peak
The Australian Council of Social Service says there are now more kids in poverty than at any other time this decade.