Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Aged care levy considered
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the government is considering a levy to improve the aged care system.
Data set for disability help
State and territory governments have given their endorsement to a national data asset to enhance services for individuals with disabilities.
Medal return knocked back
Defence Force chief Angus Campbell has expressed his willingness to return his Distinguished Service Cross.
Miners seek 'critical' status
Big miners are pushing to have their products recognised as nationally significant.
Nuclear transfer prepped
US Congress has taken a significant step toward facilitating the transfer of highly classified military intelligence to Australia.
Snowy pledges tunnel return
Snowy Hydro says it should be able to resume construction on its massive pumped hydro project in six weeks ...
CSIRO considers drug sweep
CSIRO is considering random drug testing for all staff, visitors, and contractors at its sites across the country.
Defence seeks STEM women
The Defence Department has announced a recruitment drive with a 50 per cent target for attracting experienced female professionals in STEM fields.
Law Council speaks on Cyber Act
Experts say invasive personal data collection laws must be part of any potential Cyber Security Act.
PwC probes continue
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is conducting a new inquiry into the failure of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and its partners to report confidentiality breaches committed by the firm's former head of international tax, Peter Collins.
Big boost for protected seas
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the expansion of Macquarie Island's marine park, nearly tripling its size.
El Niño risk updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño alert, heightening concerns of drought and bushfires.
Science frees Folbigg
A concerted effort by scientific authorities has helped secure the release of Kathleen Folbigg from prison after 20 years.
Sea labs set sail
CSIRO is bringing together international laboratories to help improve ocean studies.
Airline scarcity drives price
The ACCC says the Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline duopoly is driving up domestic flight prices.
Burke rejects business' claims
Business lobbies are railing against workplace changes that the Albanese Government says it is not actually making.