Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its interim report.
Big start for new computer
Australia’s newest supercomputer is off to a running start, producing a highly detailed image of a supernova on its first day.
FWC reviews aged care wages
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is considering a pay rise for aged care workers.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Gender skew in health funds
A review has found a gender imbalance in the awarding of health research funds.
Health bodies point to shortages
Australia is facing a concerning shortage of more than 300 medicines.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Telstra pressed on 5G
Telstra has pledged to address the competition regulator’s concerns about competition in 5G.
US impacts local leaning
Researchers have investigated what fuels young Australians’ abortion fears.
Welfare linked to health risk
Intergenerational welfare recipients are nearly three times as likely to be hospitalised, according to a recent study.
Estimates outline big interest bill
A conservative free-market think tank says the interest bill on Australia’s debt could be $75 billion by 2030.
Pay proposal for dire shortage
The Federal Government is considering financial incentives to solve a serious teacher shortage.
RBA updates outlook
The RBA’s updated inflation forecast suggests there will be some serious challenges ahead.
Building body prepped for death
Internal documents from the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) show staff were warned not to campaign against Labor’s election.
Defence review drafted
The Federal Government has announced a strategic review of Australia’s defence capability.
Research skills boost revived
CSIRO is bringing back a program to boost the commercialisation skills of Australian researchers.
Super bill looms
The public sector union wants to be briefed about the federal government’s plan for the public service’s superannuation.