Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Planned industrial action at the Department of Agriculture has officials worried about interruptions to passenger movement, cargo inspections, meat inspections, international mail processing and other services.
Data on young struggles reflects harsh lives
A new report shows just how hard is for Australia’s homeless youth.
Schmidt calls for Fed Gov to put politics aside
Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt says Australian politicians should try to follow Britain’s example and strike a joint pledge to urgently tackle climate change.
Uni change may not save
Economic modelling shows the Abbott government’s plan to deregulate university fees would drive up inflation in such a way that it will cost more than the savings from the change.
FOFA fizzles in federal storm
Insiders say the Federal Government appears to have given up on its contentious changes to Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation.
Abbott blames abhorrence on Labor
The Prime Minister has dismissed a disturbing report on the state of hundreds of children in Australian detention centres.
Insiders forecast Turnbull's turn
While Tony Abbott has successfully fended off this week’s assault on his leadership, there is still some speculation about how things could have been.
Metadata meets single voice of scrutiny
There was just one source of proper inquiry at recent data retention hearings.
Ombudsman calls for open honesty
The Commonwealth Ombudsman wants Federal Agencies to be more open about their mistakes.
ATO offer could drive servants to the streets
21,000 Australian Taxation Office workers may take industrial action following a pay deal described as “miserly, low and unfair”.
Small price of better life for all
A number of experts have spoken out about the need to protect human societies by looking after the environment.
Terms questioned in $20b sub deal
The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.
Coal costs up in the air
Analysts say Victoria’s increased demand for coal power since the axing of the carbon tax is increasing Australia’s energy industry emissions.
Trans-Pacific sellout coming soon
Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says it could be a matter of days until a shadowy trade deal is signed, and everyday Australians lose some of their rights.
ASIO to expand secretive ranks
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is snooping around for new recruits.
Cuts, budgets and leadership in 2015
Insiders have spoken on what to expect within state and federal governments this year.
Flag fight sheds light on old issues
Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama has called for a new national flag, ditching its current colonial symbols.
Nettle named for short High Court run
Australia has a new High Court judge, with the swearing-in this week of Justice Geoffrey Nettle.
Public leaders lined up for recognition
Three leaders of the public sector have been nominated as finalists in the 2015 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards.
Sticky stand-off delays pay talks again
A delicate dance continues this week between tens of thousands of public servants and the departments they work for.
Repeal falls short of forecast cuts
Figures out this week show the repeal of the carbon tax has not achieved the intended energy price reductions.