Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2018
The UN says Australia should resettle refugees on Manus Island and Nauru, rather than focus on white South African farmers.
Union wraps Home Affairs claim
The CPSU is making its final arguments this week in the closing stages of a Fair Work battle ...
WGEA urges home-time for men
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) says employers should allow men more time at home.
Executive representation slammed
There is a “dismal” lack of cultural diversity across government and the private sector, according to new research.
Money up for Melbourne link
The Prime Minister has pledged up to $5 billion for a rail link from Melbourne Airport to the CBD.
Carp tests find no human risk
Research suggests the biological warfare being waged on carp will not cross over into humans.
Push to lift cyber spend
A defence think tank says Australia’s cyber-weaponry could be improved by sharing more data with the private sector.
ATO insiders allege revenue drive
ATO whistle-blowers have alleged the department is revenue-driven and targets small businesses that are less likely to complain.
Turnbull repeats Liddell request
The Federal Government is pushing AGL to sell the Liddell power plant instead of closing it.
Rights breach alleged in chaplain scheme
Humanist groups say the $60 million-a-year school chaplains program harms freedom of religion.
Cap on PS exec's pay rejected
An inquiry has told the Senate not to cap the salaries of public sector bosses.
Public sector slimming
New stats show that the federal public sector is smaller than it has been anytime in the last decade.
APVMA move costs jobs
Half of the staff at the department Barnaby Joyce moved into his own electorate have left.
Papers probe Paris effects
Research predicts food production issues, water scarcity, and economic losses if the Paris goals cannot be reached.
FTTC option opened
NBN CO has announced the first 1000 premises can connect to its fibre-to-the-curb services.
LNP forms pro-coal lobby
Key LNP members have signed up to the Monash Forum – a group dedicated to new coal projects.