Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2012
Agricultural exports are set to double by 2050 if the industry seizes on key opportunities, according to a new report released by ANZ.
CPI jumps 1.4 per cent
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has recorded a 1.4 per cent jump in the September quarter, compared to just 0.5 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Fair Work agencies sign MoU
Fair Work Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Building and Construction have formalised their commitment to national productivity with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the issue.
Further study brings further rewards
Australians who complete postgraduate degrees can expect to earn double, or $3.2 million, over their working lives compared to people with a Year 11 level qualification, who can expect to earn $1.7 million, according to the latest AMP .NATSEM report.
Government announces visa costs changes
The Federal Government has announced significant changes to the country’s visa pricing system as it shifts to a ‘user-pays’ system.
Government establishes sustainability council
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the National Sustainability Council for Australia, which will be tasked with providing independent advice to the government on sustainability issues.
Integration issues dragging Australia down
A lack of willingness to integrate Australia into the broader Asian economy is severely hampering the country’s ability to take full advantage of the Asian Century, according to a new survey released by CPA Australia.
WA keeps the lead in State of the States report
CommSec has released its highly anticipated quarterly State of the States report, with Western Australia declared the shining star of the Australian economy, coming either 1st or 2nd out of seven of the eight key indicators.
Financial wellbeing hits highest level since 2010
Household financial wellbeing has hit its highest level since 2010 according to the latest ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index, with savings, traditionally an Australian weak point, recording a particularly strong bounce.
Overhaul energy market says Commission
The Productivity Commission has published a draft report that has found that regulation and ownership arrangements of electricity networks ‘require overhaul’ to create a more consumer-orientated energy market.
Alpha's EIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has announced the release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project as part of the Alpha coal mine in Central Queensland.
CEDA argues for irrigated food supply investigation
A full review of the country’s irrigated food supply is needed to ensure the country can take full advantage of increasing international food demand, according to a report released by the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
Government releases childhood report
The Federal Government has released its annual report into the state of Australian children, concluding that children from low-socioeconomic families are significantly less likely to believe in their educational potential.
Government to form committee on recognition
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a bi-committee to advise on the future of constitutional recognition of local government.
More CCS the answer argues institute
Actively using carbon capture and storage (CSS) is a critical plank in building the low carbon economies of the future, according to a recent report released by the Global CCS Institute.
CSG Scientific Committee to form
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will establish the Independent Expert Scientific Committee that will provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining to the Government.
Government to roll out FWA recommendations
The Federal Government has announced it will implement the first tranche of recommendations arising from the independent Fair Work Act Review.
Government to establish leadership centre
The Federal Government has announced it will provide $12 million over four years for the establishment of a new Centre for Workplace Leadership, which it says will encourage the flourishing of higher performing, innovative workplaces in the country.
New ISO for road safety management
The International Standardization Organization (ISO) has released its new management system standard for road traffic safety, ISO 39001.
Over 2 million living in poverty finds report
A new report released by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) shows that an estimated 2,265,000 million people, or 12.8 per cent of the population, are living below the internationally accepted poverty line.
Government moves to protect Queensland public servants
The Federal Government has introduced amendments to the Fair Work Act in a bid to protect the entitlements of tens of thousands of Queensland public servants it says are threatened.