Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - July, 2013
With a new progress report showing work on the Pacific Highway is falling short of its targets, the New South Wales Premier and deputy Premier have challenged the Prime Minister to increase spending on upgrades.
Katherine skirted for $10 million
The Federal Government has announced it will put up $10 million for the first stage of a heavy vehicle bypass of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Origin says ETS could push coal
The chief of Origin Energy has said the price of carbon would have to be a great deal higher before the company would think of moving away from coal.
Axe swings over ACT public exec's
Federal Government savings of $248 million have been made at the cost of 800 jobs in the public sector.
Business Council wants carbon consideration
One of the main groups representing Australia’s business community has called the Federal Government’s plan to bring forward an Emissions Trading Scheme “flawed”, “rushed” and called for the Productivity Commission to get involved.
Five jump on the Farm Finance wagon
New South Wales government authorities have been cleared of concerns they would be footing the bill for administering the Federal Government’s Farm Finance plan, and have gladly signed on for funds.
Government 'pork-barrel' won't fly
An Australian barrister - who has challenged the Federal Government before - says people should be wary of the disproportionate spend on the “Yes” campaign for the upcoming local government referendum.
NBN port held for Gov. use
One of four data ports on NBN Co equipment will be reserved exclusively for Government use, theoretically allowing health, education and other services to be delivered free and uninterrupted to homes.
PM puts lid on spills
Kevin Rudd has announced plans to strip unions of their political power within the Labor party, sending several into crisis-mode.
Uphill battle brewing on ETS plan
Some legislative hurdles will need to be cleared for the Prime Minister’s plan to bring forward an Emissions Trading Scheme.
Fears anti-bullying could beget bullying
Some of Australia’s biggest private companies are concerned they will have to pry deeper into their employees’ lives than they would like in order to satisfy new anti-bullying codes.
James named new FWO
A new head of the watchdog for fair workplaces has been appointed, with Natalie James signing on as Australia’s new Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
Mines say Rudd must get real on reforms
Australia’s peak employer for the resources industry has asked the Prime Minister to take action on proposed laws to improve the nation’s productivity or risk $350 billion in project investments.
Brits wait for smoke stats from Australia
The British Government is waiting to see whether plain packaging on cigarettes in Australia has worked before similar legislation is introduced in the UK.
Issues already in DisabilityCare for Indigenous
As the DisabilityCare program is rolled out nationwide some kinks have yet to be worked out in the provision of help to Indigenous communities.
Rudd makes a run for productivity pact
The Prime Minister says he will speak with Unions about the possibility of imposing a productivity pact to increase national competitiveness.
Farm funds secured at critical time
The Federal Agricultural Minister has signed off on a new emergency loans system for Queensland farmers, ending months of squabble and debate about funds for floods and fires.
Archive embarks on Stolen Generation project
A Federal Government group has been formed to advise the National Archives on a project dealing with the forced adoption and relocation of thousands of Australians from around the country.
Gatecrasher to face court
A small French hatchback has proven it is not the best battering ram, after a Queensland man drove into the gates of the US Embassy in Canberra.
Holden out for $60 million
Australia’s iconic carmaker could be looking for more stimulus money from the Federal Government to stay afloat, reports say.
Independents on board for funding
Independent school authorities have come out in support of the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms, after ironing out some concerns they had in meetings with Education Minister Bill Shorten.