Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A Labor-led Senate committee has recommended retiring Australia’s coal-fired power stations and not funding new ones.
Economists aim at gas billions
A new report says the Federal Government could make nearly $3 billion a year by forcing offshore petroleum companies to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export.
DFAT chief calls for more women
The lack of women in senior roles at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has been criticised by its own chief.
EU FTA on the way
The Federal Government is actively chasing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union.
Amnesty slams asylum profiteers
The companies running Australian offshore detention centres have been accused of profiting from torture.
Scullion responds to justice call
A UN official says Australia must do something about the “disturbing” number of incarcerated Aboriginal children.
Red tape tying down med-tech
The CSIRO says red tape is holding back Australia’s medical technology and pharmaceutical industry.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Tax changes labelled 'political'
The Federal Government has secured a win in its fight to cut the corporate tax rate.
Public-private swaps questioned
The Prime Minister’s department has loaned one of its top people to Bupa, the company that is likely to benefit the most from the NDIS.
Hirsi Ali slams separate schools
A human rights activist says Islamic schools are doing more harm than good to Muslim students.
DIBP brought to account for fit-out
The Department of Immigration has been slammed for a planned $255 million office fit-out.
Federal tech spend soaring
Digital Transformation Minister Angus Taylor says the Government will spend nearly $10 billion on IT this financial year.
FTB debts dwarf robo-issues
A review has heard Centrelink hit at least 21,000 families with bogus Family Tax Benefit debts last year.
ACCC lines up power price check
The Federal Government has ordered the ACCC to look at retail electricity prices.
Banking inquiry brewing
The push for a commission of inquiry into Australia's scandal-plagued banking system is gaining momentum.