Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has announced it will look at ISP-level site-blocking of ‘dangerous material’.
MP's report shows prison rise
A new report finds the proportion of Indigenous Australians in prison has doubled in thirty years.
Nadine Flood leaving CPSU
Nadine Flood is stepping down as national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union.
Chinese reliance questioned
Experts have warned of a “catastrophic” downturn in Chinese students at Australian universities.
Defence wants south pole setup
Australia's Defence Force wants to install technology in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty explicitly bans military activity.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
IR boss calls for calm debate
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
Pacific summit ends sour
Australia has been accused of prioritising its economy over the lives of its Pacific neighbours.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
Climate call watered-down
The Australian Government has been accused of softening the language in a Pacific islands climate declaration.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
Airservices slammed
A savage report says Airservices Australia has allowed a culture of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment to thrive.
BCA wants big changes
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
MDBA probe begins
The ACCC has commenced its inquiry into water-trading markets in the Murray-Darling Basin.