Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - August, 2014
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Calls to cover old power against renewable insurgence
The independent review of the Renewable Energy Target has been released, proposing a number of suggestions to reduce the cost of the scheme and its impact on the energy market.
Chocolate dollars could be withheld
The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw Cadbury’s $16 million grant, after it was revealed that the company did not explain what it would do with the money.
Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.
Minister keeps backing backward carnival of hate
A motion has been moved in the Senate calling on all MPs not to attend the World Congress of Families.
Open sharing deal across closing borders
The governments of the USA and Australia have agreed to share visa and immigration information, as a new level of local counter-terrorism is launched as well.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Stymied Senate still holding up roads
The Local Government Association of Queensland wants its road money, slamming a bickering Senate for delaying the vital funds.
Eight meet to seal uni fee deal
Group of Eight vice-chancellors have assembled in Canberra this week as decisions are made around university deregulation.
Fibre, copper, phones and figures costed for NBN
A cost-benefit analysis of National Broadband Network (NBN) plans has shown the Coalition model could deliver nine times the benefits Labor’s would have.
Fight to keep federal fingers on water trigger
One of the key architects of Australian water law says clear environmental efforts are being muddied.
New Comcare boss clocks in
Comcare’s new Chief Executive Officer has started work this week.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
Big solar walks as Government baulks
The Australian Federal Government’s skittishness about renewable energy systems has forced one solar power giant to look elsewhere.
Green goal could be out-done on Senator's suggestions
South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon is plugging a range of changes to the Abbott government’s direct action policy, which researchers say may actually help it meet its emissions reduction target.
Weather winner in app awards
The Bureau of Meteorology's mobile website has been recognised for its useful and simple design at this year's Australian Mobile and App Design Awards.
Asylum granted to big US target
An Australian has been granted asylum in a foreign country after years on the run.
Public work pays with longer life
Public sector workers live longer than most other Australian workers, recent stats show.
Quiet fight over bill to bust digital rights
Federal authorities are moving to change laws in a way that would allow illegally obtained evidence to be used in court.
Regions losing real dollars as new grants pay
Councils will feel the strain of changes to Federal Assistance Grants this week as new indexing arrangements come into play.
Deal sealed on new ground for uranium
Australia will sell uranium to India following several years of negotiation.