Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Administrators have found millions of dollars is missing from one of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous corporations.
Deep gymnast issues uncovered
The human rights council has uncovered physical, emotional and sexual abuse in Australian gymnastics.
Federal insurance fund coming
The Federal Government says its new scheme will reduce insurance premiums for people living in flood and cyclone-prone areas ...
NBN subs protest pay
NBN subcontractors have joined a nationwide protest over pay and work dispatch system issues.
New gas plant slammed
Locals have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to build a new gas-fired power station.
Plum rates for Liberal mates
Over a dozen former Liberal MPs and staffers have been appointed to high-paying federal government jobs this year.
AHRC continues anti-racism
The Australian Human Rights Council (AHRC) says it will not be deterred by conservative opposition to the term ‘anti-racism’.
Charges kept for ATO insider
Commonwealth prosecutors are proceeding with a case against ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
Lifeline outlined for private colleges
The Federal Government has proposed a $53 million lifeline for private colleges.
Cops slammed over data use
A report has highlighted ACT Policing’s ‘cavalier’ approach to accessing telecommunications data.
Ex-PM wants port lease review
A former PM has called for the Darwin Port lease to a Chinese company to be reviewed.
PM backs China claim
The Prime Minister says a military build-up in NT is not a message to China, but has backed claims about war with the global giant.
Taylor talks of state gas
The Coalition has proposed using a government-owned company to build its own gas-fired power station.
Gun deaths drop from grim day
Experts have reviewed the state of gun ownership in Australia, 25 years on from the Port Arthur massacre.
Meetings hear traditional links
Traditional owners have met with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
Resource use near double capacity
Experts say the world is spending 173 per cent of its natural resource capacity.
APRA outlines green risk
One of Australia’s main finance regulators has given companies a gentle nudge on climate change risk.