Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - April, 2023
Liberal leader Peter Dutton has confirmed his party will actively campaign against an Indigenous voice to Parliament.
Lowe expands on pain
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has warned that Australian households should brace for more interest rate pain ...
Medicare bleeds public money
The Australian Government has released a long-awaited review into Medicare fraud and non-compliance ...
Punishing intent probed
Experts are questioning whether harsh punishments actually deter behaviour - a belief that lies at the heart of the justice system.
Antarctic issues detailed
A new report shows workplace sexism exists even at the far ends of the Earth.
Card control continues
Labor has introduced the new Indue SmartCard, despite an election promise to end compulsory income management for welfare recipients.
Court to rule on climate needs
The International Court of Justice will soon determine states' legal and financial obligations to prevent climate harm.
Key names call for cuts
Giants of Australian industry have joined the call for emissions reductions.
Boyle case causes concern
A South Australian court ruling has sparked concern over the protection of whistleblowers in Australia.
Clearance system questioned
The Defence department is reportedly struggling to process staff security clearances.
Lifeline for vital records
Australia's largest digitised archive, Trove, has been promised millions in funding in the upcoming May budget.
Mint payouts revealed
The state-owned Perth Mint paid out $7.7 million in staff bonuses from 2018 to 2021, despite the government's wage caps on public servants.
Shocking findings in child survey
The Australian government has revealed the results of a national survey on the prevalence of child maltreatment.
Women shift court balance
Justice Debra Mortimer has been appointed as the first female chief justice of the Federal Court of Australia ...