Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Compulsory superannuation should be frozen at 9.5 per cent, the Grattan Institute says.
PBS gets preventative addition
Australian women now have better access to a preventative breast cancer drug after its PBS listing.
Slow response to UN foam finding
The UN says firefighting foam formerly used at Australian government sites is linked to serious disease.
Talks launched on disturbing report
The Federal Government will hold high-level roundtable discussions on Indigenous suicide in the Kimberley region.
Telco's call for smarter pricing
Australian telcos and ISPs are pushing to be able to provide cheaper high-speed services.
Top computers' CPUs replaced
Australia’s national advanced computing facility has been given a big upgrade.
Unrelated claims launch RET debate
Josh Frydenberg is calling for a “real debate” about renewable energy...
Academics bemoan Howard award
An honorary doctorate given to former prime minister John Howard has been labelled “deeply scandalous and inappropriate” ...
ACOSS attacks imbalance
The Government has been criticised for plans to cut taxes for the wealthy while slashing welfare payments.
Innovators want research revamp
The Federal Government is being pushed to adjust its ‘innovation agenda’.
NBN takes up HFC 'Plan B'
The National Broadband Network is giving up on plans to use Optus cables to deliver high-speed broadband.
Over-funding figures revealed
Pricey private schools are receiving several times more taxpayer funding than they are entitled to ...
Endorsement ordered for science success
Research has shown that endorsement of scientific research is strongly related to support for scientific policies.
Australian diets dip in value
The vast majority of Australian eating habits are below par, according to the CSIRO.
Expert dismayed at powerful change
Energy reformers say the regulator has missed a great opportunity ...
Imbalance behind big health gaps
A leading global health figure says that to fix the gaps in our medical system, we must close the larger gaps in society.
Ley says rebate re-jig won't hurt
Health Minister Sussan Ley has responded to claims people will soon wait longer for their Medicare refunds.
Trump told Paris matters
Nearly 400 scientists have signed an open letter telling Donald Trump about the climate.
Australians rise in uni ranks
Six Australian universities are among the top 100 in the world, according to the latest Times rankings.