Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - October, 2017
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
Language limit lowered
The Government’s attempts to change the English language citizenship test has been compared to the White Australia policy.
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
Numbers drop in regional sites
While the Federal Government continues its decentralisation push, over 1,800 staff have been cut in regional areas.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Federal Government could avoid CET
The Federal Government could ignore the Finkel review and work on its own plan to bring down electricity prices.
Australia headed for UN table
Australia will be elected uncontested to the powerful United Nations human rights council this week.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Kaspersky kept for now
The Federal Government has not banned beleaguered Russian anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab.
NBN working on old issues
NBN Co says it is “working flat out” to resolve support tickets for new connections.
BCA backs lifelong learning
The Business Council of Australia wants a serious overhaul of higher education.
Birmingham lifts language bar
The Federal Government has announced new English language requirements for foreign tertiary students.
IMF knocks down local view
The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecasts for the Australian economy.
PC reports on GST
The Productivity Commission has recommended some tweaks to the GST formula, but ...
Serco sweeping into Centrelink
The Federal Government is moving to privatise Centrelink’s much-maligned call centre, triggering outrage from the CPSU.
Abbott backs anti-science line
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says that if the world is getting warmer, it’s a good thing.
Defence admits foam failure
The Department of Defence says it should have warned the public about PFAS contamination earlier.
Land-clearing cancelling green gains
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
MDBA drops efficiency plans
There has been a mixed response to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) new water efficiency package.