Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The United Nations says Australia has made “woefully inadequate” progress on Closing the Gap.
Israelis allege drone favour
A major drone manufacturer says there is a lack of transparency in Australia’s bid to buy new lethal flying machines.
Nats want subsidies scrapped
The Nationals have called for subsidies for renewables to be phased out.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Barnaby bails on forced Darwin move
Barnaby Joyce has backed down on his latest decentralisation plans, just days after they were announced.
Big smoke linked with national security
Investigations have revealed tobacco companies are pushing the police and Border Force in their fight against black market cigarettes.
CPSU slams IT hiring
The public sector union says poorly trained and inexperienced IT contractors are being hired for important government projects without proper scrutiny.
Big deal for Manus mistreatment
$70 million in compensation will be paid to 1,300 former and current detainees on Manus Island ...
Government wants Liddell to live on
The Prime Minister is very keen on keeping one of Australia’s oldest coal-fired power stations open ...
NDIS rates cause concern
Remote area disability services say they cannot afford to charge rates mandated by the NDIS.
Medicare card response slammed
The response to revelations that Medicare card details are being sold online has been labelled “contemptible”.
FWC lets Murdoch scrap staff deal
The Education Minister says a new ruling will let unis modernise their staffing.
Australia Day votes continue
More local governments are deciding on whether to continue celebrating January 26 as Australia Day.
Call for more office freedom
A parliamentary committee looking at public sector decentralisation has heard staff should be able to work from wherever they want.
Drug test trial questioned
The Federal Government is planning random drug tests for welfare recipients ...
New seats could shake Federal make-up
A looming electoral carve-up could be concerning for some federal MPs.
Probe launched on IT fraud
A fraud probe is reportedly investigating over 50 sub-contractors hired by the federal government.
Boat boss details bleaching effect
Senators have faced a dive boat operator whose business is being harmed by ...
CDP pushing people to the brink
An NT MP has described how a work-for-the-dole scheme is driving people to desperation.
Experts urge new fire regime
Building fire experts have called for important reforms in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze.