Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2021
A new secondment program is letting Defence staff get hands-on with industry.
Feds veto Victorian deals
The Federal Government has torn up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreements with China.
Union slams Federal bargaining
The Federal Government’s bargaining policy has been accused of failing the public sector.
Airline agrees to cartel pay scheme
More progress has been made in legal action against a global price fixing cartel in the air cargo industry.
Cartoon clips cover real issues
Experts have slammed the federal government’s “bizarre” new consent education campaign.
Defence suicide commission launched
The Federal Government has announced a royal commission into veteran and serving Defence personnel suicides.
Tax imbalance highlighted
Experts say Australia’s tax policies are leading to inequality between rich and poor, and between men and women.
Call to scrap vax IP
Global health advocates want intellectual property rights waived for life-saving vaccines.
Climate Council lays out green path
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
Church rents questioned
The Greek Orthodox Church has charged exorbitant rent from its aged care homes, making millions while residents suffer.
Feds fighting crypto-crime
Government agencies say they need to work quickly to become experts in cryptocurrencies and crime.
Super changes upset funds
Resistance is growing against the Federal Government’s planned superannuation changes.
Teacher training review outlined
The Federal Government says improving teacher quality will help arrest declining academic standards.
Unis outline industry ideas
Australia's biggest unis want a new fund to boost research commercialisation.
Archive head wants tech records
The chief of the National Archives of Australia says public servants should keep records of WhatsApp conversations with ministers.
Hot pants dance over ADF issues
Military personnel are told the “lethal violence” is their “core business”, while scantily clad dancers launch a new ship.
Report sought AusPost sales
Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate has revealed what may have been the real reason she was “humiliated” out of her job.
Self-determination needed
Indigenous groups say self-determination is key to addressing Aboriginal deaths in custody.
First Nations want promise kept
First Nations groups want the Federal Government to deliver on a 2018 commitment for more water.