Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Sexual assault allegations could see signfiicant government work delayed.
Sex discrimination review launched
Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins says the nation needs “victim-centric” approaches to sexual assault claims.
Vaccine booking firm selected
The Federal Government has picked tech firm HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform.
Commission calls for tax rise
The Aged Care Royal Commission report includes a key suggestion for a new funding mechanism.
Call for centralised harassment stats
Experts say a gap in the reporting of sexual assault and harassment in the public service needs to be addressed.
PM pledges aged changes
The Federal Government has pledged to spend $452 million on an aged care overhaul.
Porter's media claims denied
The Attorney-General has denied a sexual assault allegation, though some aspects of his denial have been thrown into doubt.
La Niña brings wet, cool shift
La Niña has broken Australia’s hot streak, delivering the wettest summer in four years and its coolest in almost a decade.
Aged care report received
The final report from the aged care royal commission contains a range of suggestions for reforms and funding.
Democracy knocked to 'narrow'
A new report has changed the rating of Australia’s democracy from “open” to “narrowed”.
Green rise hits coal viability
A flood of renewable energy could render five of Australia’s coal plants unviable in just a few years.
Morrison mute on new allegation
The Federal Government has been rocked by a historial rape allegation against a standing member of the federal cabinet.
Feds fold to Facebook
Both sides are claiming victory in the stoush between the Federal Government and big tech companies.
Wage stats show shrinking gap
The latest pay gap stats show women earn less than their male counterparts, but the gap is shrinking.
Dutton defends slow response
The Federal Government is struggling to respond to an alleged sexual assault at Parliament House.
Huge sub plan reviewed
The Federal Government is looking at ways to dump its $90 billion submarine contract.
Kakadu suffers on several fronts
Dwindling tourist numbers and disrepair are putting the future of Kakadu in doubt.
First Nations face waves of dispossession
First Nations people share less than 1 per cent of the Murray-Darling water market.
ANAO cuts coming
The national audit office has warned that cutting its budget could see millions of dollars wasted.