Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2016
A government review has labelled Australia's university entrance system confusing, inconsistent and misunderstood.
Triggs kicked at contract's end
The Federal Government will not renew the contract of Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs.
Big names want big change on drugs
Former presidents and world leaders are calling for drugs to be decriminalised.
Power plays on coal closure
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says “cheap power means jobs”, and renewable energy is not cheap.
Cash wants ABCC for women
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has added gender to the push for the ABCC to be revived.
Big trade left at wayside
The US Government has effectively buried the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
HIV leads Aboriginal health gap
HIV notification rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are now more than double ...
NDIS gives dismal numbers
The latest update shows the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) came nowhere near to hitting its estimates for enrolees.
Painted dish for high-tech link
Indigenous artwork has been painted on one of Australia’s most important new satellite antennas.
DIBP leaders let more money in
The Immigration Department has handed its senior executives a pay rise worth up to $6400 a year.
Gender issues in PS rejection
While public servants have rejected new industrial relations deals dozens of times, women could be the major victims.
Stats bureau drops numbers
The cash-strapped Australian Bureau of Statistics has put 150 jobs on the line.
Border Protection rejection brings Fair Work
Over 11,000 DIBP workers have rejected their third workplace deal ...
More foam at old flight sites
Sites around RAAF Base Tindal near Katherine in the Northern Territory have tested positive for toxic firefighting chemicals.
Safety fears in Airservices sacking
Airservices Australia has announced it is sacking 900 workers, creating fears ...
Alarm sounded on local brain drain
Scientists say our “innovation nation” could be turning into a wasteland.
Hack attacks to bring big bill
Cyber attacks could cost the Australian economy up to $16 billion in damages over the next decade.
Howard fears for free trade
John Howard is dismayed that the next US president may not back the Trans-Pacific Partnership.