Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Leases have been signed at what could be the site of Australia's first commercial space centre.
Fourth PFAS case considered
Darwin residents could become the next group to sue the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
NEG survives COAG assault
The Federal Government has managed to keep its latest energy policy alive.
New scheme spreads DVOs
The new National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (NDVOS) has come into effect.
White Paper plots US reign
The Federal Government has unveiled its Foreign Policy White Paper, designed to guide relations for the next decade.
Niche schools make SES claims
Catholic and independent schools are arguing over who is most disadvantaged by the current funding model.
SA re-ignites Gonski fight
South Australia has continued the stand-off over the Federal Government's Gonski 2.0 education plan.
Department heads make domestic pledge
DPMC boss Martin Parkinson says the public service must confront the impact of violence against women as a workplace and moral issue.
Hot-desking test begins
The Fair Work Commission has begun to hear arguments in the ATO’s hot-desking case.
Diverse groups demand energy action
A joint letter from 16 groups across the political and social spectrum has called for immediate action on the National Energy Guarantee.
SA stamps feet on MDBP changes
The SA Government says it will not sign off on any changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan, leading the Federal Government to accuse it of playing “petty politics”.
ACCC issues data warning
The ACCC is concerned that enhanced used of data analysis could lead to e-collusion.
AMA wants Manus access
The AMA wants access to the hundreds of asylum seekers and refugees languishing on Manus Island.
Gov. told to take action on tobacco
Experts say governments should not be afraid to sue tobacco companies for their enormous cost to health systems.
Headspace chief looks ahead
A mental health expert has described ways to improve Australia’s one-stop youth centre – Headspace.
BoM staff take rolling action
Union members at the Bureau of Meteorology are planning rolling strikes.