Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - March, 2017
A human rights activist says Islamic schools are doing more harm than good to Muslim students.
DIBP brought to account for fit-out
The Department of Immigration has been slammed for a planned $255 million office fit-out.
Federal tech spend soaring
Digital Transformation Minister Angus Taylor says the Government will spend nearly $10 billion on IT this financial year.
FTB debts dwarf robo-issues
A review has heard Centrelink hit at least 21,000 families with bogus Family Tax Benefit debts last year.
ACCC lines up power price check
The Federal Government has ordered the ACCC to look at retail electricity prices.
Banking inquiry brewing
The push for a commission of inquiry into Australia's scandal-plagued banking system is gaining momentum.
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Burney backs DHS workers
Shadow Minister for Human Services Linda Burney says the Turnbull government’s treatment of DHS staff is “disgusting”.
Powerful quote criticised
Unions claim ACCC chair Rod Sims has broken the public service code of conduct.
UN reviews Indigenous issues
Australia has come under fresh criticism for the treatment of its Indigenous population.
Ruling class gets STEM lessons
Scientists have flooded Canberra for this week’s Science Meets Parliament events.
Stop Adani Alliance launched
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has brought together a unified front against the Carmichael coal mine.
Waste watched on World Water Day
Today is a day to reflect and take stock of the most valuable commodity on Earth.
PM pushes for new union rules
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to jail union officials and employers who make illegitimate secret payments.
Hydro plans dry on detail
The $2 billion expansion of the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme has been met with excitement and cynicism.
BCA says services set to suffer
The BCA says serious budget repair is needed to avoid big cuts to social services and living standards.
DHS strikes continue
Centrelink, Medicare and child support workers will take fresh strike action on Friday.
Numbers drop at stats office
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is sacking over 150 staff to balance its shrinking budget.