Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that in seasonally adjusted, current price terms, the current account deficit decreased $6,249m (42 per cent) to $8,510m in the March quarter 2013. Exports of goods and services rose $2,450m (3 per cent) and imports of goods and services fell $3,130m (4 per cent). The primary income deficit fell $681m (7 per cent).
Fair Work decision sees modest increase
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its National Minimum Wage decision, which will see a 2.6 per cent increase to the nation’s minimum wage.
Government to form asbestos register
The Federal Government has announced it will form the first National Asbestos Exposure Register to be maintained by the newly formed national Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency.
$15.1 million more for Ford employees
The Federal Government has announced it will invest a further $15.1 million to assist the Ford employees who will be effected by the recent announcement that the motor giant will be cutting all manufacturing works in the country.
ABS tracks tentative retail increase
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.2 per cent in April 2013, seasonally adjusted, following a fall of 0.4 per cent in March 2013.
Government launches cloud strategy
The Federal Government has launched the new National Strategy for Cloud Computing, which outlines the government’s future vision for using cloud computing to boost innovation and productivity across the country’s digital economy.
Government passes Jobs Bill
The Federal Government’s Australian Jobs Bill has cleared the House of Representatives earlier last week, clearing the next hurdle to delivering $500 million worth of funding
Government pledges funding for rural health
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $179 million in a bid to deliver more health professionals in rural Australia.
Inflation under control finds report
An independent report into the costs of living has found that inflation has been largely kept under control, rising by an estimated 0.2 per cent in May, following a 0.3 per cent increase in April.
NHMRC releases obesity guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has outlined a new set of clinical practice guidelines to help the fight against obesity.
ACT signs up to Gonski
The ACT Government has signed up to the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms of school education, with the deal set to secure funding for 62,000 ACT students.
Australia stumbles in OECD ranking
A downturn in Australia’s mining output and worries of Chinese growth has driven the OECD’s Australian growth forecast down to 2.6 per cent.
Dwelling approvals records slight April rally
National dwelling approvals have recorded a slight upswing in April, recording the first rally in 2013 according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Poll shows recognition support
The majority of Australian voters would support constitutional recognition of local government, according to the latest Nielsen poll.
Consumer sentiments fall again
Consumer sentiment has taken a battering in May, with the lowest reading of the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment falling by 7 per cent over the last month.
Government announces job support
The Federal Government has introduced legislation that it promises will help more Australians into work by providing greater incentives and support for jobseekers.
Government pledges $80 million to eradicate polio
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $80 million for the eradication of polio over the 2015-18 period.
Recognition legislation introduced before Parliament
The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that will seek to allow a referendum on local government recognition in the Australian Constitution.
Survey shows upswing in carbon price support
A new survey of over 1,000 people found that 45 per cent of respondents want to see the Federal Government’s carbon price given a go, while those wanting to see it dropped has fallen from 42 per cent to 35 per cent, while those unsure about it has remained at 19 per cent.
Commission challenges regulated access
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report into the access of national significant infrastructure, saying that legislation governing regulated third party access should be changed.