Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2022
Four federal organisations have been included in a list of Australia’s most inclusive employers.
Big bodies unite for science
Australia’s CSIRO and DFAT have teamed up with Google to deliver a new coastal ecosystem mapping initiative.
Health degree fees helped
The Albanese government is introducing legislation that could wipe student debts for doctors and nurses.
CALD efforts questioned
The APS commissioner has been questioned about diversity in the public sector.
Collaery bills mount
The Australian government has spent a further $250,000 on legal bills since dropping the prosecution of Bernard Collaery.
Grants urge female leaders
Australia’s minister for women has announced a new investment to get more women to run for public office.
Robodebt probe hears legal issue
A senior public servant says she could not stop the Robodebt scheme despite knowing it was illegal.
Carp plan caution urged
A report on the National Carp Control Plan report has called for more research before unleashing herpes on the pest species.
Investigator sweeps new park
Australia’s world-leading science vessel has returned from a voyage in Australia’s newest marine park.
Owners approve SKA
Traditional custodians have signed a deal for the $3 billion Square Kilometre Array.
AAT claims uncovered
Several members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) have been the subject of bullying, harassment or ...
Hercules deal secured
The RAAF has secured a $10 billion deal with the US to replace ageing Hercules aircraft.
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.
FWC rules on aged care pay
Aged care workers will receive a 15 per cent pay rise after a recent Fair Work Commission ruling.
Gas help dubbed "thought bubble"
The Federal Government has knocked back growing calls for Australia to establish a domestic gas reservation.
Medicare fraud sought
An independent review has been launched to look at claims of fraud within Medicare.
NACC pay proposed
A serious pay offer has been put forth for the leaders of the yet-to-be-established National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Public exec pay questioned
The federal government wants an explanation from government-owned businesses about giant salaries ...
Science goals re-aligning
A new taskforce within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources has been created to guide government priorities on science and technology.
Draft teacher plan lands
The Federal Government has released its draft National Teacher Workforce Action Plan, including new spending to ...