Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2017
Aboriginal leader and Labor senator Pat Dodson says the Community Development Programme (CDP) work-for-the-dole scheme is a “national shame”.
Diplomat perks trimmed
The Federal Government is looking to save $37 million by cutting cable TV, clothing and financial advice perks.
Dutton backs ASIO refugee claims
The head of ASIO is standing by comments that refugees are not to blame for terrorism.
Indigenous focus urged for APS
A leading Aboriginal public service figure says the APS should make Indigenous employment “core business”.
States to maintain Gonski fight
NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes has joined Labor and the Greens in criticising the revised Gonski school funding plan.
CEFC could expand into CCS
The Turnbull government wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in carbon capture and storage.
Hydro drives green power rise
New figures show renewable sources provided 17 per cent of Australia’s electricity in 2016 – a 3 per cent increase on the year before.
ASIC trying to move with tech
Corporate regulator ASIC is making changes to keep up with rapidly changing tech sectors.
Big health re-jig considered
Top government officials are looking at public hospital funding reforms that could see consumers pay more.
Coal commitment shrinking in QLD
The Queensland Government will not give away royalties for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Analysis urges Defence acceleration
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has warned the world is “going to hell”, and the Defence Department is not ready.
Rural moves going slow
The Federal Government has conceded that not much is happening with its plans to decentralise the public sector.
Shared services breaking down
The Federal Government appears to have abandoned its “Shared Services Centre”, after sinking $210 million into the idea.
Mercury deal moving ahead
A global treaty to protect human health and the environment comes into force in 90 days, but Australia has still not ratified it.
DHS launches re-made myGov
Federal Government departments are working to improve the much maligned myGov system.
Expert wants care rate cut
Experts say we need to ask difficult questions about how to reduce the number of Australian children in out-of-home care.
NBN buys bold new copper
NBN has purchased over 15,000km of copper cabling in an investment likened to buying steam trains.
NCI buying next-gen gear
Australia has purchased two high-performance storage solutions to provide an advanced data platform for researchers.
Visa change risks local research
Medical research could already be suffering under Australia’s new visa laws.