Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is concerned over the ramifications of federal moves to undo carbon pricing legislation.
Age issues cost billions, keep experience out of the game
Experts say age discrimination is keeping thousand of fully capable Australians out of work, and costing workers through increased welfare needs.
Experts gauge the state of car-making
A report by industry consultants and university researchers says nearly 40,000 jobs would be lost if car makers pulled out of Australia this decade.
Huawei talks internally about repeated spying claims
The Chinese telecommunications giant accused of secretive tactics by Australian authorities has finally spoken out, albeit through a leaked internal email.
Last minute save on psych support for doctors
Funding seems to have been renewed for a program that provides doctors with mental health advice from a psychiatrist.
Turnbull calls for tango in telecoms talks
The Communications Minister has called for negotiations to continue between NBN Co and the companies in charge of the optical roll-out in Tasmania, saying that it takes two to tango over contracts.
Unions say restored ABCC heralds rough times
Many will have heard Tony Abbott’s repeated promise that WorkChoices is “dead, buried and cremated”, but the watchdog created to enforce the old laws is coming back – and sporting a shiny new collar.
Science site seeks to inspire young minds
A new website billed as a ‘digital textbook’ has been created to help change the way young students see science– encouraging them to study and get excited about a traditionally stuffy subject.
Visa cuts to plump non-uni numbers
The Federal Government has announced the introduction of a new student visa, which it says has been streamlined to boost education numbers.
Education protests won't stop Hockey, Pyne or Audit Committee
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has been engaged in a light scuffle on his way into Victoria’s Parliament House.
Media un-invited to public trade talk
Members of the Australian media have been barred from attending a public briefing on international trade negotiations, with The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade saying journalists were not welcome.
NBN Co makes clarity claim as map movements malign many
Amended maps have been released showing the state of construction work for the National Broadband Network, upsetting many who thought their homes would be next in line.
Northern talks find paths to fresh pasture
A gathering of hundreds of cattle graziers has highlighted the continuing fallout from a governmental snap decision in 2011.
Payback pledged for ditched drive to recognition
The Commonwealth will reimburse many councils and ratepayers whose funds were wasted in a fruitless push for recognition.
Report puts private sector in confident first
Nationwide productivity has increased, but the public sector cannot match the private sector’s confidence, a new report says.
Romantic claim denied by unloving Lady Justice
There will be no money awarded to the public servant who made a claim for injuries sustained during sexual intercourse on a work trip.
Twitter talk legal stoush changes tack
A public servant who was sacked for airing opinions criticising her department has changed strategy in her fight for justice.
Two marriage amendments tabled, Fed will try to tumble both
Marriage equality laws have been introduced to the New South Wales Parliament, as the ACT fights to protect the same newly-enshrined right.
Welfare-postal merger slammed for security, viability, care concerns
There has been widespread criticism of a proposal to move Centrelink’s front desk duties to Australia Post outlets, after the Treasurer confirmed it was an option.
Authority to push for higher target while being shot down
The Climate Change Authority has called the Federal Government’s emissions reduction target inadequate, and not credible compared to other nations’.
Terms settling, fight starting over insulation scheme
The Federal Government has begun to finalise the terms of reference for its enquiry into deaths related to a government home insulation scheme, but already it has been called a political witch-hunt.