Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Richard Di Natale has criticised Labor’s $1.5 billion plan to unlock gas reserves in northern Australia.
Domestic fleet dwindling
Unions, industry and defence analysts say they are concerned by Australia's shrinking merchant fleet.
Experts call for Headspace help
The national youth mental health service Headspace has been dubbed a “waste of time”, amid calls for more support.
Green convoy meets mine town
An anti-coal convoy has been met with a frosty welcome in the tiny Queensland coal-mining town of Clermont.
Greens seek big legal boosts
The Greens want $1.59 billion worth of legal reforms, including a boost for legal aid and domestic violence prevention.
Uranium mine slides through
The Coalition appears to have signed off on a controversial uranium mine one day before calling the federal election, and did not announce it until the day before Anzac Day.
Desert water plan denied
Barnaby Joyce wants to redirect water to the desert to reduce the effects of drought.
Home Affairs quick to correct
Home Affairs has paid an employee on the same day her underpayment case was lodged in the Federal Court.
Senator wants cap scrapped
Liberal Senator Zed Seselja says the time is right to lift the cap on public service jobs.
Ai Group wants IR freeze
The Australian Industry Group wants an industrial relations freeze until new senators take office.
AMA slams waiting times
The doctors’ lobby says elective surgery waiting times are at their highest level since records began.
Greens want polluters to pay
The Greens want to set up a $2 billion nature fund paid for by polluters.
Typhoid reported on Manus
There are reports that a typhoid outbreak is affecting asylum seekers and refugees on Manus Island.
Greens want stronger ABC
The Greens have pledged to restore every dollar that has been cut from the ABC since 2013.
Fish death causes suggested
A new report has found that climate change and water access agreements led to mass fish deaths in the lower Darling.
Science group effects tallied
The Australian Academy of Science has measured the benefits of membership of major global science organisations.
CDP safety investigated
An investigation into a remote work for the dole provider will look at claims of repeated safety breaches.