Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - January, 2014
Representatives of Australia’s medical community say they want a renewed, mature debate over the cost and benefit of prolonging the life of terminal patients.
Tape cutting takes off with mandates laid out
Federal cabinet ministers will spend the next few weeks rooting out redundant and unnecessary laws, after the Prime minister mandated that thousands be repealed.
Telstra says Sensis is for sale
Telstra will sell-off a majority of its stake in the company that produces the Yellow and White Pages.
Truancy trial starts to get kids on track to school
The first trial of a Federal Government plan to increase school attendance in Indigenous communities is now under way.
Green paper shows cheap path to cut pollution
A few details from the Federal Government's Direct Action climate policy have been released in a new green paper, and have already been slammed by the Opposition and environmentalists.
Outlook alright for local hiring, sales
Many Australian businesses are feeling optimistic about the year ahead, saying they see new opportunities for hiring and profitability in 2014.
Report says Australia lets business bribery thrive
A recent report has accused Australian authorities of failing to stop bribery, financial lobbying and general deal-sweetening offers made to politicians, saying corrupt practice goes virtually unpunished.
Shepherds guard flock as deadly season starts
Anti-whaling activists aboard the Sea Shepherd have found their Moby Dick, uncovering and interrupting a Japanese whaling fleet at the start of the new season.