Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2020
Working from home has enabled public sector employees to have more autonomy over their work, and be more productive.
Union celebrates ATO decision
Reports say the Federal Government has decided to save the Geelong office of the ATO.
Fishy details in water sale
Investigations have uncovered more details on an $80 million water sale to a Cayman Islands company ...
PM plugs drug deal
The Morrison Government is claiming to have struck a deal with drug giant AstraZeneca to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine.
Unis call for protection
Universities say the number of student places needs to grow even faster than planned, and fee hikes will not help.
Call to clear more ERs
Emergency medicine specialists want non-critical elderly patients moved out of hospitals.
COVID tech measures suggested
Experts gave suggested technology could help Australian reinforce its COVID-19 hotel quarantines.
Media unites against AFP plan
Australia’s major media outlets have slammed an AFP proposal that would require journalists to hand over classified information without a search warrant.
Pants sizes show Army growing
New studies suggest more than a quarter of military personnel are overweight.
Spy changes continue creep
The Federal Government could be moving to allow ASD spies to keep an eye on Australian citizens.
Telstra dismayed at NBN margins
Telstra has described the profitability of NBN services as “negligible at best”.
Ombudsmen backs LNP business
Questions have been asked about a small business ombudsman’s awarding of contracts to a Liberal-linked firm without tender.
RBA details cost of super rise
The Reserve Bank says the scheduled rise in compulsory superannuation would be costly.
TAFE value tallied
New research has found that the TAFE system supports $92.5 billion in annual economic benefits.
Tehan calls for HECS cut-off
The Federal Government wants to cut off student loans for those who fail more than half of their subjects.
NDIA streamline suggested
A new report has called for significant changes at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Politicians avoid binding code
Australia’s major parties have decided there is no need for a binding code of conduct for politicians.
Fodder plan goes quiet
The Federal Government appears to be walking away from its Water for Fodder scheme.
COVIDSafe updated
Australians are again being urged to download the COVID-19 contact-tracing app, following recent updates.