Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2013
The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new initiative aimed at cracking down on exploitative internship practices.
Government incorporates Koongarra into Kakadu National Park
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill before Parliament that will repeal the Koongarra Project Act – which allows uranium mining at Koongarra – and incorporate the region into the Kakadu National Park.
NBN to double wireless and satellite speeds
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced plans to deliver ‘even faster internet to the bush’ by doubling the speed capacity of its fixed-wireless and satellite services.
Unemployment rate steady at 5.4 per cent
Unemployment has remained steady at 5.4 per cent in January, according to statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Poor evaluations compromising policy finds report
A new report prepared by the University of Melbourne shows that State and Federal Governments are continuing to form policy decisions based on incomplete information that is not subject to scrutiny.
Government pledges tax transparency for large businesses
The Federal Government has flagged its intention to improve the transparency of the country’s business tax system, with a specific eye on improving practices surrounding large and multinational businesses.
Government releases jobs report
The Federal Government has released a new jobs report which It claims shows solid jobs growth across most industries.
Moreton Bay field narrows
The Federal and Queensland Governments have announced that the shortlist for the construction of the Moreton Bay Rail Link has been reduced from four to two.
Approvals fall in December
The number of dwellings approved fell 4.4 per cent in December, according to the recently released ABS Building Approvals figures. The fall comes after a 3.4 per cent rise in November.
Commission releases services report
The Productivity Commission has released the Report on Government Services 2013, evaluating everything from justice to health services.
Gateway WA work starts
The rollout of the $1 billion Gateway WA project has officially begun, with work beginning on the new on-ramp which will give trucks travelling from the Kewdale/Forrestfield industrial estate access to the Tonkin Highway for the first time.
Ministers agree to school funding transparency
Federal and State Education Ministers have agreed to develop ‘clear targets and better mechanisms’ for tracking school performance to achieve the 2025 national goals in a meeting in Sydney last week.
Women still under represented in senior positions
Australian women continue to be under-represented in positions of leadership, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.