Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Help coming for rural carers
The NDIA will spend about $420 million implementing the recommendations of an independent review of NDIS pricing.
Homeless help costs weighed
Providing stable housing may prove less expensive than providing health and other services to homeless people, according to new research.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Snowy buy-out announced
The Federal Government is planning to buy out New South Wales and Victoria’s shares in Snowy Hydro for $6 billion.
Regional unis make cap complaint
Regional universities are concerned they will bear the brunt of the university funding freeze.
Lawyer reports ABF issues
Allegations of shambolic activity within the Australian Border Force (ABF) have been raised.
Union slams Cash attack
The CPSU has called for the resignation of Senator Michaelia Cash over her threats against women ...
Call for better protection plans
Conservationists want dramatic improvement in Australia’s species management systems.
Farmers hope for MDBP favour
Locals want the new Deputy PM to commit to progress on the Murray Darling.
Push to ditch pesticide plan
A Canberra MP wants new Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister to scrap the APVMA move to Armidale.
Union slams desk decision
ATO staff look like they will be made to share desks, after their union lost an FWC appeal.
PM pushing Trump on TPP
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has arrived in the US with a giant trade delegation.
Watchdog bosses build bank
ABCC leaders received 14 per cent pay rises last year, while agency staff recevied just 1 per cent on average.
Australia slips on corruption tally
Australia has been ranked 13th least corrupt in the new global corruption index.
Secretary reflects on tech
Chris Moraitis says big data and rapid technological change are challenges for the public service.
ATO launches lunch crackdown
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) wants staff to report colleagues who are taking long lunches or wasting time.
MPs rules tightened
The Prime Minister has changed the code of ministerial standards to ban sexual relations between ministers and staff.