Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2017
PC calls TUSO 'deficient'
The Productivity Commission says the telecommunications universal service obligation (TUSO) is “deficient” ...
'Bludger' map dubbed misleading
The Coalition has released a list of welfare “bludger hotspots” across the country.
Big bill for Manus mistreatment
The Federal Government has avoided liability for treatment of Manus Island refugees by ...
MPs called in over parole comments
Three federal MPs have been called to court over comments they made about sentencing in terrorism cases.
Coal polls low among energy views
Polling suggests Australians support a low emissions target over an ETS ...
Overall agreement on ocean goals
The UN has issued an urgent call to improve the health and productivity of the world's oceans.
DHS rejects $150,000 suggestion
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has rejected some very expensive advice on how to improve its services.
ABS arms itself against failure
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is bringing in the big guns to help out with the 2021 Census after last year's disastrous national survey.
ATO launches tech rebuild
The Australian Taxation Office will rebuild its internal IT infrastructure after serious failures of its outsourced storage environment.
Brandis starts decryption mission
The Australian government wants to force tech companies to show that their systems can decrypt communications.
Powerful papers outline middle ground
The long-awaited Finkel review has been released, offering a blueprint for Australia’s energy future.
AusPost launches e-bike trial
Australia Post is trialling three-wheeled electric vehicles in Brisbane.
DHS fighting excessive sickness
The CPSU says DHS workers should not have to tell their bosses why they are taking sick leave.
Local schools rise in ranking
Five Australian universities have made the top 50 in a new QS higher education ranking.
CSIRO sees big things for blockchain
Data61 has reviewed blockchain tech for government and industry...
Unclear goals hard to hit
Regardless of the United States’ recent decision, researchers have questioned the ambiguity of Paris Agreement pledges.
PM launches Chinese influence check
Malcolm Turnbull has ordered an inquiry into Chinese government influence in Australia.
Funding issues being laid bare
Unions, religious representatives and parents are telling senators how new school funding plans will affect them.
Trump pulls pin on Paris
Donald Trump has announced the US will withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate agreement.