Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Experts warn House Economics Committee chair Tim Wilson is using the role for political campaigning purposes.
Super health fund suggested
Liberal MPs have proposed using a superannuation increase to fund aged care.
DVA still processing slowly
Despite spending $82 million dollars on contract hires last year, Veterans Affairs has failed to reduce processing times for claims.
First People lead green response
Traditional Owners and scientists are meeting to form a First People’s-led response to climate change.
Staff sign bullying letter
Political staffers and public servants have come together to demand a confidential bullying complaints process.
Mirabella heading for FWC
The Federal Government has picked former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella to join the Fair Work Commission.
PM's date claims questioned
The Prime Minister has been accused of misleading Parliament over an inquiry into allegations of sexual assault ...
Staff face sack over desk disgrace
A federal Liberal staffer has been sacked after being filmed performing a lewd act on a female MP’s desk.
ANAO spots cyber gaps
The ANAO has revealed several federal departments are relying on “ad hoc” cyber security systems.
Defence tests AI drone
The RAAF has completed the first test flight of an Australian-designed military drone; the Loyal Wingman.
Ex-NDIS head slams 'robo-planning'
One of the architects of the NDIS says the government should re-think its new eligibility model.
MCA claims uranium 'sustainable'
Australia’s main mining lobby wants the EU to define nuclear power as ‘sustainable’.
Porter's return panned
The Attorney-General has been slammed for his plan to return to “full-time salary doing part-time work”.
TGA backs AstraZeneca jab
The TGA has approved the domestic production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
'Sports rorts' review released
An inquiry into the ‘sports rorts’ scandal says the Morrison government tried to avoid handing over evidence.
Gutted IR billed passed
The Morrison government has gutted its industrial relations omnibus bill in exchange for a win in the Senate.
Jobs rise out of lockdowns
Stats suggest hundreds of thousands of Australians have returned to paid employment after last year's lockdowns.
Jab site suffers early
The federal government's new vaccine booking website is already having some issues.
Staffer leaves after slur
A former Liberal staffer has resigned after accusations of sexist behaviour.
Staffers slam hiring process
Former Coalition staffers say the hiring process at Parliament House brushes over sexism and misogyny.