Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Public servants have unleashed on the poor communication skills of their senior managers.
Banks face big rate rigging trial
Australia’s big banks are caught up in an international rate rigging trial that could cost them billions.
Creative steps will outpace robots
Creative and emotional intelligence will be the keys to robot-proofing the workforce...
Minister criticises needy uni's
Simon Birmingham says higher education providers are acting like “petulant toddlers” ...
Dog ban going down poorly
As legislation to ban greyhound racing makes its way through NSW Parliament, opposition is growing by the day.
PNG pushes Manus closure
The illegal Manus Island regional processing centre will be closed down, at some point.
Union slams Border cuts
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection is looking to cut hundreds of jobs.
Big business reacts to data bid
Some of Australia’s biggest and most-respected companies have given their views on mandatory data sharing.
FIRB has fears for other power deals
The Federal Government's Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has shifted its gaze to a new Chinese energy deal.
PBS boost brings welcome inclusions
New listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) could save diabetics thousands of dollars a year.
Expert bets bad debts will rise
Insiders say more and more Australian home buyers are getting in over their heads.
Power play motives questioned
Treasurer Scott Morrison is under fire for blocking the sale of NSW electricity assets to China.
Dutton dismisses new abuse
Disturbing signs of abuse have again emerged from an Australian government facility.
Fight to fix failed Census
It’s been over 24 hours since #CensusFail, and mixed messages are still flying.
Big QLD land clearing banned
The Federal Government has blocked land clearing that may have damaged the Great Barrier Reef.
Farmers fight spill response
Indonesian seaweed farmers are fighting for more than $200 million in compensation after a 2009 oil spill in the Timor Sea.
Rural communities on climate front line
Systemic disadvantages in rural and regional communities will get worse.
Asbestos arrivals reviewed
Federal authorities have reviewed the ways that asbestos-laden products make it into Australia.