Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Childcare workers across the country went on strike this week, demanding improved wages, conditions and respect.
APS change urged
A former bureaucrat has called for better treatment of whistleblowers and complainants.
Voice body forming
The Federal Government is forming a working group for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Fair green vision outlined
Experts have put together a new climate vision for a sustainable and equitable Australia.
Carbon firms urge change
Some of the biggest players in Australia's carbon market say the system needs to change.
Miller reveals settlement
The details of a $650,000 settlement with the Commonwealth have been revealed after allegations of abuse by ...
AEMO outlines grid issues
AEMO has warned electricity supplies for Australia's eastern grid are forecast to fall short of demand within three years.
Aged care AI slammed
South Australia's health minister has criticised a federally-funded trial of CCTV in aged care.
COVID requirements trimmed
National Cabinet has agreed to shorten COVID-19 isolation requirements by two days for most workers.
Extremism report calls for gun change
A committee report on extremism in Victoria has called for federal lobbying.
Tech boost planned
The Federal Government has come up with a new plan to address skill shortages and grow the local tech sector.
Migration caps rise
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has announced Australia’s permanent migration cap will increase from 160,000 to 195,000 ...
ARC review outlined
The Federal Government has launched an independent review into the Australian Research Council Act 2001.
DPS social policy shifts
Experts have criticised the new Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) social media policy for being too restrictive.
Election 'rig' claims revealed
Australia's election watchdog says it had to ask TikTok to remove footage of staff inside counting centres and polling places during the recent federal election.
PFAS flows continue
New stats show significant amounts of PFAS are still entering rivers from contaminated soils on the Darwin RAAF Base.