Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Gene ruling could limit treatment
Australia’s Federal Court has ruled that private companies can patent human gene mutations.
Plan for fibre to home buried after success
A previously confidential study has revealed that Labor’s all-fibre national broadband network could have been delivered faster and for less money than forecast, and it now appears that the LNP Government has ignored its own review.
Experts question aim of mining change
The mining tax is gone and the superannuation guarantee has been frozen, in a move seen as oddly contradictory by economic experts.
Locals like odds of Christmas casino success
Re-awakening a dormant casino could be a big win for an isolated outpost, according to a report on boosting regional economies.
Abetz attacks super switch claim
Public Service Minister Eric Abetz says the Government is not using pay talks to cut wages and conditions in the public service.
States take lead on lunge for clean power
State governments and small communities are filling the gap left by a Federal Government that seems unwilling to change.
Tas speech slams Defence, cost of crossing
A Tasmanian Senator says the Defence Force and the Department of Veterans Affairs are involved in a “cover-up of appallingly high levels of abuse”.
Five hundred jobs cut from vital local aid
Immigration Department funding cuts mean the Red Cross will cut 500 asylum seeker support jobs.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Unwarranted access already allowed
Telstra says that police and spy agencies very rarely have a warrant when they request customers’ information.
Big business rails against effective change
A large section of Australia’s business community is in uproar about new competition laws, which they claim will make big businesses responsible for the finances of their competitors.
Four deaths pinned on Labor's hasty negligence
A damning review has found the so-called ‘pink batts scheme’ sacrificed safety for speed, for which four young men paid with their lives.
Work changes slip through scrutiny
Moves are being made on the federal government’s industrial reform agenda, with very little media or public reaction.
Bright young minds now bound for Britain
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Calls to cover old power against renewable insurgence
The independent review of the Renewable Energy Target has been released, proposing a number of suggestions to reduce the cost of the scheme and its impact on the energy market.
Chocolate dollars could be withheld
The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw Cadbury’s $16 million grant, after it was revealed that the company did not explain what it would do with the money.
Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.
Minister keeps backing backward carnival of hate
A motion has been moved in the Senate calling on all MPs not to attend the World Congress of Families.
Open sharing deal across closing borders
The governments of the USA and Australia have agreed to share visa and immigration information, as a new level of local counter-terrorism is launched as well.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.