Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has created an extra $25 million mobile blackspot funding round.
Big merger shows little benefit
The benefits of a major federal department merger have not been proven.
Court staff back wage deal
Federal Court staff have voted for a new enterprise agreement after four years of negotiations.
Treaty talks cross country
Serious moves to establish a treaty with Aboriginal people are afoot this week.
Rudd gives evidence in pink batts case
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says the pink batts scheme would not have proceeded if its safety risks were better understood.
ANSTO staff hit by SAP glitch
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's (ANSTO) is fixing tech errors in response to workers’ concerns.
Country costs for wireless NBN
It seems more regional residents want internet access than NBN designers planned for.
John Lloyd leaving PS leadership
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has resigned amid questions over his conduct.
NDIS expert wants new money
A former leader of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has joined call for a funding overhaul.
Five groups join redress scheme
The Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Salvation Army, Scouts Australia and the YMCA have all signed on to the national redress scheme for child abuse survivors.
FWC orders wage rise
The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3.5 per cent to $719.20 a week.
Greens attack chaplain scheme
The Greens say there is evidence that school chaplains are pushing religion on students.
Cash to fight Court's call
The Federal Court has ordered Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash to give evidence in a legal case ...
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.
Report calls for APS openness
Federal agencies may be forced to report the pay of senior bosses and disclose spending on contractors ...
Greens want Reef money reviewed
The Greens want a parliamentary inquiry into how $444 million in reef funding was awarded to little-known group with mining links.
Tree-clearing counters Direct Action
Over $1 billion of public money under the Coalition’s Direct Action climate policy is being wiped out by just a few years of forest-clearing, government data suggests.
PC calls for super change
Australia's superannuation system has been described as “an unlucky lottery”.
Note-printers not happy
The people in charge of printing banknotes have gone on strike because they do not get enough of them.
Kids' prison rates reviewed
New stats show fewer children are being held in detention or under community supervision orders, but the rate for Indigenous children is slower to move.
Corruption plan rejected
The Federal Government has knocked back Labor's proposal for a federal corruption watchdog.