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The first real act of Australia’s new Prime Minister has been to shuffle around government responsibility for water.

Armed forces fork out for new tech

Seven Australian organisations have received funding to develop innovative technologies for the defence force.

China deal stance starts Shorten's run to poll

Extensive media reports this week say the CFMEU is banking on Bill Shorten to win the next election, amid fears the LNP would try to shut the union down if re-elected.

ASIC shift could bring little benefit

Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has suggested that businesses be “levied” to pay for the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, but one local expert says it would be against the public interest.

Abetz absent while big strikes loom

Workers from Human Services, the Tax Office, Border Force and Employment departments plan to walk off the job on September 15, saying they have been “low-balled” by new enterprise agreements.

States, communities set to gladly open doors

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced Australia will take on 12,000 refugees, as millions flee conflict in Syria.

Tech expert slams sluggish NBN plan

A top level expert in electronic engineering has warned that the Coalition’s National Broadband Network is a bad deal for Australia.

Expert seeks statistical view of terrorism

A Queensland-based statistics researcher is working to counter violent extremism by examining the way people talk about themselves and their beliefs.

Outspoken CCA chair steps down

Bernie Fraser has resigned as chairman of the Climate Change Authority (CCA).

Tiny neighbours want tougher stance

The nations of the Pacific islands are again raising their voices to prevent the destructive effects of climate change.

GovHack prize for Indigenous tracking app

A high-tech approach to presenting important Indigenous issues has won a national award as part of GovHack 2015.

Phone calls show the weight of union heavies

The trade union corruption inquiry has heard secretly-recorded phone calls that allegedly reveal thuggery and workplace manipulation in action.

Sims says all would benefit from Harper changes

The head of Australia’s competition watchdog has backed big reforms from a recent review.

Complaints should continue until big fix

Customer complaints about Centrelink are up by over 26 per cent in just one year.

Disconnect in perception at the top of APS

A new survey suggests top bosses in the Australian Public Service think they are doing a great job, but many of their workers disagree.

Commission commits to finish pay talks

The Abbott government is storming ahead with Australian Public Service reforms - bad news for slackers, absentees and unions.

Possible praise blocked by DFAT obscurity

Researchers want to know how effective our foreign aid spending actually is, amid big cuts and loud criticism.

Rights restored in WA native title win

Fifteen years after the application was made, traditional land owners in WA’s Pilbara region have gained legal recognition.

Social bonds scheme considered nationwide

The Federal Government and the states are paying close attention to a NSW plan that addresses big social problems through community programs.

Heydon's embattled wagon rolls ahead

Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.