Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2019
Adani needs new bird plan
The Queensland Government has rejected Adani’s plan to protect an endangered bird.
Robo-debt wiped before court
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has wiped a $4,000 Centrelink ‘robo-debt’ just before a legal challenge.
Dogs make some swallow drugs
Research suggests drug detection dogs increase the risk of unsafe drug practices.
Hunt won't hear FDA arguments
Australia will not follow the United States’ lead in authorising safer forms of nicotine.
Super switch cost counted
Analysts say lifting mandatory super to 12 per cent will strip $20 billion a year out of wages.
Greens launch PS plan
The Greens say they would grow the federal public service by 15,000 and pay them 4 per cent more a year.