Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has signed a reported $1 billion deal with IBM.
Whistleblower case questioned
A high-profile lawyer has raised concerns about the Federal Government’s legal action against whistleblowers.
Abbott wants out of Paris
Tony Abbott wants Australia to pull out of the global climate agreement he signed the nation up for.
Defence charged over injured recruits
A government agency has been charged after two army recruits suffered severe electric shocks during a training exercise.
Green firm sees renewable rise
A new study predicts renewable energy will provide one third of the national electricity market's needs within two years.
Indigenous morbidities mapped
The likelihood of Indigenous Australians having two or more chronic health conditions is 2.6 times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.
PEXA responds to hack claims
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has been criticised for apparent data breaches.
ABS wants money for monthly CPI
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) wants more money so that it can provide more up-to-date inflation figures.
Britain bags big ship deal
Britain's BAE Systems has secured a $35 billion contract to build nine Hunter class frigates in Adelaide.
Child redress scheme starts
The national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse is now open.
NAPLAN review launched
Education ministers have launched a review of the publication of NAPLAN data and its relationship to teaching.
Committee critical of digital switch
A Senate committee has slammed government efforts at digital transformation.
Military 'call-out' rules reformed
New reforms have been tabled that would make it easier to call in the military.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Senate probe calls for plastic ban
A Senate inquiry has recommended all single-use plastics be banned by 2023.