Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Industry analysts say 2016 will be a defining year, wherein a majority of IT spending will be made on cloud-related purchases.
Electric big-wig says Australia should pay a carbon price
The vice-chairman of General Electric says Australia needs a price on carbon, but has not come up with the right plan yet.
Global demands for better broadband plans
The people in charge of a new plan to deliver the next generation of Australia’s internet infrastructure have got some of the advice they need at a summit in Stockholm.
PBS expands to treat more, save lives
At least a quarter of a million people will get access to medicines they otherwise could not afford, with new additions to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Push for bigger stamp on poor choices
A large number of respondents to a recent survey say governments should take a more active role in controlling food labels to improve public health, education and benefit the environment.
Shortages catch up to deadlier weekends
A recent university report has been used to highlight the dangers of understaffed emergency rooms and facilities, with figures showing a 15 per cent higher hospital death rate on weekends.
Stats show phone services improved, public calmed
It seems phone providers have stepped-up their game, or customers have relaxed a bit, with figures showing the number of phone industry complaints dropping by around a quarter in some states.
Talks to take green tips, trade from China
Some of the officials behind the massive sustainability push in China will soon address an Australian audience.
Carr shifts from foreign debate to chalk and slate
In a rising trend of prominent ex- politicians taking jobs in academia, Former NSW Premier and Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr has been appointed Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at UNSW.
Stats show sports fans paying-out
Sport remains a major element of Australian life and, recent data shows, a significant contributor to the nation’s wallet as well.
Advice given as abuse rises online
It seems the general public has taken up the habit of criticising public servants via social media, leading to suggestions workers need better online protection.
Indigenous training tack changing
The Australian Government needs an entirely new approach to job training and education for its Indigenous residents, according to philanthropist and businessperson Andrew Forrest.
Medical research gets $559 million, for now
The Federal Government has announced a commitment to funding medical research, coming in at over half a billion dollars.
Minister pushes boom offshore, still solid though
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the release of exploration permits for offshore petroleum reserves shows the resources sector is still strong, despite spilling from the mainland into the ocean.
Public workers worry what will remain, as needs and threats increase
Public servants have seen nothing to reduce their concerns over large-scale job cuts in the sector.
Pyne takes scissors to higher-ed tape
The Federal Government has announced it will implement recommendations from the Review of Higher Education Regulation, intended to reduce the ‘red tape’ of regulation and reporting.
Red tape rooted out in Departmental pruning
The Federal Government has announced an internal review to be conducted by the Department of the Environment, flagging 150 redundancies and reduced regulations.
UN describes true cost of carbon, Abbott slams it
The Federal Government’s modification of Australia’s policies and general stance on climate change has been criticised by international authorities, prompting the Prime Minister to claim one expert did not know what she was talking about.
Accounts settled, the City of Adelaide heads home
The Australian Government has paid the rest of the account in order to bring the hull of the historic vessel City of Adelaide back to its home shores.
Antarctic authorities meet to solidify sanctions
A meeting is on in Hobart this week to discuss plans that would see fishing near Antarctica drastically reduced or even banned.
Commissioner slams lingering workplace racism
The racist attitudes of many Australians has always been contrary to the country’s clear history of multi-cultural populations and influences, and the Federal Race Discrimination Commissioner says it is time to rid ourselves of the hangover from a hugely biased past.