Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
People who work more than 39 hours a week are putting their health at risk, new research says.
Assets suggestion returns
There are calls again for the family home to be included in the assets test for the aged pension.
Abetz backs new cuts
Liberal senator Eric Abetz wants to see “leadership” in the form of large public sector cuts.
Donations decried, nothing done
Political donations are on the radar again, with the release of the numbers behind the 2016 federal election.
Green money could go to coal
There are suggestions that Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) money may be used to fund a new generation of coal-fired power stations.
Natural wonders shrinking
More than 100 Natural World Heritage Sites are being destroyed by encroaching human activities.
Plain packs push good health
Research suggests plain packaging and warning labels are motivating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smokers to quit smoking.
QLD comes together to fight army plans
Both sides of Queensland politics are fighting to stop the compulsory acquisition of agricultural land for an army training ground.
Abbott attacks RET again
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has repeated his call for Australia’s renewable energy target to be scrapped.
Kiefel becomes first female Chief Justice
Australia's first female Chief Justice of the High Court has been sworn in.
Services extended with tele-help
A new partnership should help address inequities in health services for rural and remote areas.
Accolade for advancing stem science
Biomolecular science professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named Australian of the Year.
Corruption climb halts
Australia has kept its place on a key global corruption index for the first time in four years.
Super grift detailed
Australian workers on the verge of retirement risk being short-changed on their employer superannuation entitlements.
DIBP seeks new tech tools
The Government is seeking tenders for technology to check fingerprints and scan faces at airports.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.
RACP slams unsporting booze ads
The RACP wants alcohol companies to be banned from sponsoring cricket.
Scammers fake ACORN credentials
The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) says it does not call people out of the blue.
Trump hits TPP on day one
Newly-minted US President Donald Trump has made even stronger moves against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.