Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Repressive religious ministry Catch the Fire has had its charity status revoked...
ANAO spots gaps in detention
Independent audits show the DIBP has spent over $1 billion in the last four years, without proper authorisation.
Future unclear for welfare card
The Social Services Department has not decided whether to expand trials of the cashless welfare card.
Hunt hurtling into health stoush
Greg Hunt will be Australia’s third health minister since 2013, while Ken Wyatt becomes the first Indigenous person to be...
Robo-debt to be double checked
Centrelink’s automated debt-recovery program could face a Senate inquiry.
Questions left for unsettled science
Recent climate progress is positive, but the claim that the ‘science is settled’...
Uneven fields for pot growth
South Australia will examine the potential benefits of a cannabis industry, while moves on the federal level are less clear.
Abbott takes aim at green power
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has interjected into Australia’s renewable energy debate.
Ley leaves but problem persists
Health Minister Sussan Ley has resigned as political expense scandals continue.
Turnbull renews TPP drive
While the Trans-Pacific Partnership took a beating in the US election cycle, other world leaders want to see it go ahead.
Nanny scheme closing down
A national nanny subsidy pilot scheme has been unwound after less than 5 per cent of the available places were taken.
Senate hurdle in NDIS top up
Federal Government plans to boost NDIS funding with education money may not be possible.
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
DFAT doors reflect equal efforts
Rooms in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade building have been re-named to correct a historical imbalance.
Service shift questioned again
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has invoked the classic 'jobs and growth' justification for the forced relocation of about 200 workers.
Centrelink creates automated chaos
The Federal Government’s ability to run a tech service has not improved over the New Year break.
China churning billions into green power
China says it will pour 2.5 trillion yuan ($493 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020.
Data laws decried amid review
The telecommunications industry is launching a fresh push to change Australia’s data retention laws.
Health workforce should stay strong
ABS stats show health and social assistance are still Australia’s biggest employer.
Ley's travel spree grounded
The Health Minister is facing a vicious media and public backlash this week after some questionable spending came to light.
ATO fixing failed sites
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has struggled to respond to a critical systems collapse this week.