Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
‘Human error’ and security bollards have led to a $30,000 damage bill for Commonwealth cars.
Advocates allege Sky Muster misuse
NBN Co has been accused of misusing its Sky Muster satellite service.
Feds boost DHS phone jobs
The Federal Government says it is hiring an additional 1,000 Centrelink call centre operators.
NEG chats to continue
State and territory energy ministers have agreed to continue discussions on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Open letter seeks key cash reforms
Australians should be taxed to “fund the health, education and transport services we need”, according to an open letter from 46 other high-profile signatories.
Change to make NAIF more available
The Federal Government is loosening the requirements for NAIF funding.
Court backs freedom of tweets
The sacking of a public servant for her views on asylum seeker policy has been ruled unlawful.
Advisors lacking academic backing
The financial services royal commission has heard just over a third of financial advisers hold a related university degree.
AFP lets leaks slide
The AFP has laid no charges after investigating the bumbling loss of hundreds of sensitive cabinet documents.
ATO chief seeks image improvement
ATO chief Chris Jordan says the agency is very keen to restore public confidence.
Feds mulling credit plan
The Federal Government is considering allowing energy companies to buy offsets to comply with the 26 per cent emissions reduction target under the NEG.
NBN issues soar
An official report reveals complaints about the NBN soared more than 200 per cent over the last six months of last year.
UN wants refugee refocus
The UN says Australia should resettle refugees on Manus Island and Nauru, rather than focus on white South African farmers.
Union wraps Home Affairs claim
The CPSU is making its final arguments this week in the closing stages of a Fair Work battle ...
WGEA urges home-time for men
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) says employers should allow men more time at home.
Executive representation slammed
There is a “dismal” lack of cultural diversity across government and the private sector, according to new research.
Money up for Melbourne link
The Prime Minister has pledged up to $5 billion for a rail link from Melbourne Airport to the CBD.
Carp tests find no human risk
Research suggests the biological warfare being waged on carp will not cross over into humans.
Push to lift cyber spend
A defence think tank says Australia’s cyber-weaponry could be improved by sharing more data with the private sector.
ATO insiders allege revenue drive
ATO whistle-blowers have alleged the department is revenue-driven and targets small businesses that are less likely to complain.