Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - December, 2018
Experts have issued a range of warnings in a new report on the state of the Australian climate.
Constant re-jigs slammed
Martin Parkinson says the federal public service should not be treated as a toy for politically-driven restructures.
Dump site fight continues
Traditional owners are lodging an Australian Human Rights Commission complaint over the process to select a nuclear waste dump site in South Australia.
Watchdog working group forms
A working group has been formed to design Australia’s national corruption watchdog.
FWC could take on gender equity
Labor says it would make the Fair Work Commission reduce the gender pay gap if it wins next year’s federal election.
Labor pledges national EPA
Labor says it would create a commonwealth environmental protection agency if it wins next year’s election.
Aged care funds increased
The Federal Government has announced an over $500 million increase in aged care funding.
CSIRO doubts Adani water plan
CSIRO says Adani's water management plan for the proposed Carmichael coal mine is seriously flawed.
NBN Co loan extended
NBN Co has been given an additional three years to pay off its federal government loan.
Summit reaches emissions deal
The UN climate summit has come up with universal, transparent rules on how to cut emissions and curb global warming.
Visa spend raised
The Federal Government has announced it will spend another $72.3 million outsourcing its visa processing platform.
Federal corruption court coming
The Federal Government says it will establish a national anti-corruption body, the Commonwealth Integrity Commission.
Religious review released
The Federal Government has accepted recommendations for new measures to guard religious freedom.
'Canter' could come from loophole
Australia could be on track to meet its Paris 2030 emissions reductions because of a loophole.
More PFAS reported
The Department of Defence has released a report into PFAS contamination at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
LNP accused of stacking FWC
Labor has accused the Federal Government of “stacking” the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
ACCC calls for Chrome reduction
The competition regulator has issued a report on Google, Facebook and Australian news and advertising.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
Medicare to cover eating issues
Medicare will soon cover treatment for tens of thousands of Australians with severe eating disorders.