Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2012
The Federal Government has released the draft National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill, ahead of its introduction into Parliament later this week.
Life quality and expectancy up for older Australians
Older Australians are living longer and, on average, enjoying increasingly higher quality of life, with severe or profound disabilities on the decrease, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Workplace equality law passes Senate
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the passing of the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill through the Senate.
Government releases final Murray plan
The Federal Government has released the long-awaited final Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, committing to 3200 gigalitres of environmental flow.
Growth picking up pace finds report
The country’s economic growth is significantly higher than previously anticipated, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index.
School improvement an economic silver bullet finds report
Improving the performance of the nation’s schools could deliver benefits more than twice the current annual economic output, according to an analysis conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Australia on the precipice of skills shortfall
Australia is facing a significant shortfall in the number of available crucial business professionals over the coming 12 months, according the latest Clarius Skills Index released earlier this week.
Australians tell ABS what progress means to us
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the findings of a report detailing Australians’ views of what progress measn to them.
Clinton launches Perth USAsia centre
The United States’ Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has taken part in the official launch of the Perth USAsia Centre, a new Western Austrlian-based institution aimed at strengthening ties between the US, Australia and the Asian region.
Government announces new court appointments
The Federal Government has accepted the recommendation of Governor General Quentin Bryce and appointed Patrick Keane as the country’s new Justice of the High Court of Australia and James Allsop as the next Chief Justice of the Federal Govurt.
Browse gets the green nod
The Western Australian Government has granted environmental approval for the contentious Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.
Government opens new Flood Risk Portal
The Federal Government has opened the new one-stop-shop flood risk information service to assist the community, planners and insurers access the most up to date flood information about their local area.
Government releases anti-discrimination exposure draft
The Federal Government has released an exposure draft Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill 2012, which aims to consolidate five existing Commonwealth anti-discrimination acts into a single law.
IEA praises Australia's sustainability drive
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released an in-depth analysis of the Australia’s energy policies, lauding the ‘country’s ambitious goals for developing a low-carbon economy’, but said the sector will still require significantly more investment.
Government bans super trawlers
The Federal Government has announced a two year ban on all large mid-water trawl freezer vessels from operating in the Small Pelagic Fishery.
Small business trading slips finds ACCI
Small busing trading conditions have continued to deteriorate in September quarter, with key indexes entering deep contractionary territory, according to the latest Small Business Survey published by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
AEMC releases pricing rules paper
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released the final position paper on economic regulation of network service providers and price regulation of gas services.
Government proclaims marine parks
The Federal Government has officially proclaimed the world's largest set of marine environment parks and reserves, with Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, saying 2.3 million square kilometres of ocean are now protected.
IMF validates financial management says Swan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the 2012 Article IV Staff Report and Financial Sector Assessment Program, which Treasure Wayne Swan says is a 'big tick' for the Australian economy.
Commonwealth responds to floods inquiry
The Federal Government has tabled its formal response to the Final Report of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry before the Parliament.
Ambitious goals to generate renewables job boom
A report released by the Australian Solar Council (ASC) and WWF has found that making Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) funded projects additional to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) would result in a renewables sector boom at little to no cost to consumers.