Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2017
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has interjected into Australia’s renewable energy debate.
Ley leaves but problem persists
Health Minister Sussan Ley has resigned as political expense scandals continue.
Turnbull renews TPP drive
While the Trans-Pacific Partnership took a beating in the US election cycle, other world leaders want to see it go ahead.
Nanny scheme closing down
A national nanny subsidy pilot scheme has been unwound after less than 5 per cent of the available places were taken.
Senate hurdle in NDIS top up
Federal Government plans to boost NDIS funding with education money may not be possible.
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
DFAT doors reflect equal efforts
Rooms in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade building have been re-named to correct a historical imbalance.
Service shift questioned again
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has invoked the classic 'jobs and growth' justification for the forced relocation of about 200 workers.
Centrelink creates automated chaos
The Federal Government’s ability to run a tech service has not improved over the New Year break.
China churning billions into green power
China says it will pour 2.5 trillion yuan ($493 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020.
Data laws decried amid review
The telecommunications industry is launching a fresh push to change Australia’s data retention laws.
Health workforce should stay strong
ABS stats show health and social assistance are still Australia’s biggest employer.
Ley's travel spree grounded
The Health Minister is facing a vicious media and public backlash this week after some questionable spending came to light.