Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Australia’s thirteen best university teachers have been recognised at the Australian Awards for University Teaching.
Claims of impending cuts; an excuse for no attrition
The Federal Government has accused the former Labor-led government of planning to cut thousands of public service jobs, without telling the public or making budgetary allowances for redundancies.
Stick to the script to fight bacteria back
Research is pretty fast - but bacterial evolution is faster, a University of Adelaide drug expert says.
Australia's relief efforts lifted
In the wake of the Typhoon Haiyan crisis in the Philippines, the efforts of transport, logistics and emergency management crews are keeping people alive.
Outback councils call for pledged road completion
Some council leaders in remote Queensland are pushing for a better road to link the country’s east and west.
Streets packed to keep the tax
Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend, speaking out about the need to fight climate change with realistic methods.
Sticking point struck on ceiling talks
The bickering has turned to accusation-flinging as a stand-off unfolds in parliament, with neither side willing to adjust the position on the debt ceiling just yet.
Brief break in mud-slinging to wave off Rudd
The non-consecutive two-time former Prime Minister of Australia has announced his retirement, creating a symbolic end for an historic period in politics.
Commission plots the best path to road re-vamp
The Federal Government has unleashed the Productivity Commission on the task of investigating infrastructure costs, looking for the best way to deliver on their promise for significant improvements.
Debate fires up as Hockey moves to raise the roof
The Federal Treasurer believes the Opposition’s refusal to back the entirety of his attempted debt ceiling lift could lead to a government shut-down, as recently happened in the United States.
Robb says twelve-month trade turnaround could happen
The person tasked with delivering an ambitious Federal Government promise says enhanced trade between Australia and its Asian neighbours can happen – hopefully within 12 months.
Agriculture cuts could leave doors open to disease
With exports on the rise and a huge government focus on infrastructure and transport, it would stand to reason that securing borders from invasive diseases and destructive life-forms has become more important than ever – but regardless, the Federal Department of Agriculture is looking to shed over 200 biosecurity staff.
Pleas for action before more deadly effects
The chairman of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has spoken out, calling on individuals, grassroots and community groups to push for real action on climate change.
Telework week shows remote possibility
The Department of Communications will host a talk on the office of the future, encouraging everyone to look to ‘teleworking’ for a better way to do their jobs.
Australia offers small relief from massive devastation
The Australian Foreign Ministry has announced its response to the unfolding tragedy following the devastation of the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan.
Health ranking site causes concern among carers
Private health insurer NIB has created a website which rates and ranks healthcare providers, and it has sparked some outrage from medical professionals.
Sting nabs captain in a sea of pirate DVDs
The Australian Federal Police have taken down a kingpin of the pirate DVD industry, arresting a 34-year-old man on a string of charges.
Pyne's independent joy not backed by facts
Media investigations suggest federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne may be a little over-zealous in his backing of the independent public school system, with facts showing it may not be the complete solution he purports it to be.
Abbott and O'Farrell agree to hurry tape cuts
A joint statement from the Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier says the state’s new ‘one-stop-shop’ arrangement for environmental approvals is a step closer, with the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Howard says nuclear needed, renewable; not so much
A former Prime Minister of Australia has voiced support for nuclear power, shale oil, and gas from coal seams as the solutions to a problem he is not convinced is all that serious.
Ministers to mull old Tasmanian NBN plan
The Federal Communications Minister and Prime Minister are reportedly considering a Labor government model for the National Broadband Network roll-out, based on suggestions from the Tasmanian Premier.