Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - June, 2013
The Federal Government has announced it will form the first National Asbestos Exposure Register to be maintained by the newly formed national Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency.
$15.1 million more for Ford employees
The Federal Government has announced it will invest a further $15.1 million to assist the Ford employees who will be effected by the recent announcement that the motor giant will be cutting all manufacturing works in the country.
ABS tracks tentative retail increase
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.2 per cent in April 2013, seasonally adjusted, following a fall of 0.4 per cent in March 2013.
Government launches cloud strategy
The Federal Government has launched the new National Strategy for Cloud Computing, which outlines the government’s future vision for using cloud computing to boost innovation and productivity across the country’s digital economy.
Government passes Jobs Bill
The Federal Government’s Australian Jobs Bill has cleared the House of Representatives earlier last week, clearing the next hurdle to delivering $500 million worth of funding
Government pledges funding for rural health
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $179 million in a bid to deliver more health professionals in rural Australia.
Inflation under control finds report
An independent report into the costs of living has found that inflation has been largely kept under control, rising by an estimated 0.2 per cent in May, following a 0.3 per cent increase in April.
NHMRC releases obesity guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has outlined a new set of clinical practice guidelines to help the fight against obesity.