Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2017
APRA says it may take regulatory action to force the finance sector to respond to climate change.
Abetz wants deeper cuts
Despite 3,600 sackings last year, Eric Abetz wants APS job cuts to go further.
APVMA overhaul outlined
The new boss of the APVMA says he will overhaul the agency as it relocates from Canberra.
Bank probe backed by Big Four
The Prime Minister has announced a Royal Commission into the banking sector.
Papers signed for NT space push
Leases have been signed at what could be the site of Australia's first commercial space centre.
Fourth PFAS case considered
Darwin residents could become the next group to sue the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
NEG survives COAG assault
The Federal Government has managed to keep its latest energy policy alive.
New scheme spreads DVOs
The new National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (NDVOS) has come into effect.
White Paper plots US reign
The Federal Government has unveiled its Foreign Policy White Paper, designed to guide relations for the next decade.
Niche schools make SES claims
Catholic and independent schools are arguing over who is most disadvantaged by the current funding model.
SA re-ignites Gonski fight
South Australia has continued the stand-off over the Federal Government's Gonski 2.0 education plan.
Department heads make domestic pledge
DPMC boss Martin Parkinson says the public service must confront the impact of violence against women as a workplace and moral issue.
Hot-desking test begins
The Fair Work Commission has begun to hear arguments in the ATO’s hot-desking case.
Diverse groups demand energy action
A joint letter from 16 groups across the political and social spectrum has called for immediate action on the National Energy Guarantee.
SA stamps feet on MDBP changes
The SA Government says it will not sign off on any changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan, leading the Federal Government to accuse it of playing “petty politics”.
ACCC issues data warning
The ACCC is concerned that enhanced used of data analysis could lead to e-collusion.
AMA wants Manus access
The AMA wants access to the hundreds of asylum seekers and refugees languishing on Manus Island.