Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Experts say a refusal to take Aboriginal languages seriously can harm medical outcomes ...
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
SunSmart success measured
The SunSmart program has prevented over 43,000 cases of skin cancer between 1988-2010 and saved $92 million in Victoria alone.
Watchdog sets sight on NBN and 5G
The ACCC has launched a broad investigation of the overall state of Australia’s telecommunication sector, with the National Broadband Network and 5G technology to be particular points of focus.
ATO accepts pay deal
Public servants at the Australian Taxation Office have voted to accept a new pay deal.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Soft drink tax may not hurt much
Research suggests the benefits of a soft drink tax could outweigh the costs to disadvantaged groups.
Snapshot shows changing nation
Experts have highlighted a number of interesting points in the Census ...
Minister responds to aged-care scandal
The Federal Aged Care Minister has responded to reports of exploitation at retirement villages ...
AGL boss says coal won't solve crisis
One of Australia's biggest electricity companies says coal will not solve ...
Liberal site for 'woke generation'
Australia’s Liberal party has launched a new website modelled after rival campaigning organisations such as Getup!.
Schooling central to Indigenous gaps
Experts say closing the Indigenous education gap would improve health outcomes as well.
Virtual homelessness misses mark
The CEO Sleepout charity has introduced a virtual reality homelessness experience.
WA opens NDIS divide
An unnecessary stoush is growing between the WA and federal government over the NDIS.
Big fraud trial starts
Legal action is beginning after 10 people were arrested and charged with tax fraud worth $144 million.
New Gonski going ahead
The Federal Government's $23.5 billion ‘Gonski 2.0’ school funding package has passed the Senate ...
'Robo-debt' flaws exposed
A Senate inquiry has called for a reassessment of debts from Centrelink’s controversial debt recovery ...
Councils could urge date change
The peak body for councils may push to change the date of Australia Day.