Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2013
The Australian Federal Police have taken down a kingpin of the pirate DVD industry, arresting a 34-year-old man on a string of charges.
Pyne's independent joy not backed by facts
Media investigations suggest federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne may be a little over-zealous in his backing of the independent public school system, with facts showing it may not be the complete solution he purports it to be.
Abbott and O'Farrell agree to hurry tape cuts
A joint statement from the Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier says the state’s new ‘one-stop-shop’ arrangement for environmental approvals is a step closer, with the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Howard says nuclear needed, renewable; not so much
A former Prime Minister of Australia has voiced support for nuclear power, shale oil, and gas from coal seams as the solutions to a problem he is not convinced is all that serious.
Ministers to mull old Tasmanian NBN plan
The Federal Communications Minister and Prime Minister are reportedly considering a Labor government model for the National Broadband Network roll-out, based on suggestions from the Tasmanian Premier.
Submission raises raft of council concerns on tax repeal
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is concerned over the ramifications of federal moves to undo carbon pricing legislation.
Age issues cost billions, keep experience out of the game
Experts say age discrimination is keeping thousand of fully capable Australians out of work, and costing workers through increased welfare needs.
Experts gauge the state of car-making
A report by industry consultants and university researchers says nearly 40,000 jobs would be lost if car makers pulled out of Australia this decade.
Huawei talks internally about repeated spying claims
The Chinese telecommunications giant accused of secretive tactics by Australian authorities has finally spoken out, albeit through a leaked internal email.
Last minute save on psych support for doctors
Funding seems to have been renewed for a program that provides doctors with mental health advice from a psychiatrist.
Turnbull calls for tango in telecoms talks
The Communications Minister has called for negotiations to continue between NBN Co and the companies in charge of the optical roll-out in Tasmania, saying that it takes two to tango over contracts.
Unions say restored ABCC heralds rough times
Many will have heard Tony Abbott’s repeated promise that WorkChoices is “dead, buried and cremated”, but the watchdog created to enforce the old laws is coming back – and sporting a shiny new collar.