Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - December, 2023
The ACCC has raised concerns over the lack of transparency in the pricing of retail deposit products by banks.
FWC looms for ATO deal
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff are considering taking their pay dispute to the Fair Work Commission.
Stoppages hit ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is grappling with a series of one-hour stop-work actions.
Tech head for Services
Digital transformation expert David Hazlehurst has been appointed as the new head of Services Australia, overseeing Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services.
Fuel talks slow summit
Unwillingness to cut fossil fuels could see the COP28 talks end with a whimper.
Victoria water stoush continues
The Victorian and federal governments are clashing over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan extension.
IA reports on shortage
Infrastructure Australia (IA) says shortages in steel and building materials could impact critical projects.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
Migration tweaks outlined
Labor has resisted slashing overall migration, announcing changes that focus largely on foreign students.
AEMO welcomes NEM plans
AEMO says a strong pipeline of energy projects is progressing through the NEM connection process.
Fossil pledge still sought
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has joined a last-ditch effort to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit.
New head for ATO
APS veteran Rob Heferen is set to assume the role of Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
PISA stats show slides
The latest PISA data shows half of Australian 15-year-olds are falling below expected mathematics standards.