Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Federal Government has released its long awaited Asian Century White Paper, detailing a roadmap for how the country can flourish in the Asian century.
New alliance forms against energy prices
A new alliance of business groups, consumer advocates and charities has formed to ‘fix a broken system’ that has seen electricity prices increase by over 50 per cent over the last five years.
NT introduces rail safety reform
The Northern Territory Government has introduced the Rail Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2012 before Territory Parliament, which, if passed, will allow for the creation of a single regulatory body to preside over rail safety.
Spending booming finds Commbank
Economy wide spending has recorded its largest monthly increase in four and a half years according to the latest Business Sales Indicator (BSI) report released by the Commonwealth Bank.
Government announces more Murray money
The Federal Government has announced a further $1.7 billion in funding to deliver an additional 450 gigalitres of environmental flow for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Gillard confirms foreign land ownership register
In a speech to the National Farmer’s Federation National Congress, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed that the Government will implement a foreign land ownership registry.
Government announces $400 million for TTCs
The Federal Government has announced an extra $400 million will be made available for trade training Centres (TTCs) in schools under Round Five of the national program.
ACCC weighs in on energy debate
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Chairman, Rod Simms, has called for focus in the country’s ongoing energy reform debate, saying it must address the ‘real drivers of the unnecessary electricity price increases’ in Australia.
Agricultural exports set to boom in coming decades
Agricultural exports are set to double by 2050 if the industry seizes on key opportunities, according to a new report released by ANZ.
CPI jumps 1.4 per cent
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has recorded a 1.4 per cent jump in the September quarter, compared to just 0.5 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Fair Work agencies sign MoU
Fair Work Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Building and Construction have formalised their commitment to national productivity with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the issue.
Further study brings further rewards
Australians who complete postgraduate degrees can expect to earn double, or $3.2 million, over their working lives compared to people with a Year 11 level qualification, who can expect to earn $1.7 million, according to the latest AMP .NATSEM report.
Government announces visa costs changes
The Federal Government has announced significant changes to the country’s visa pricing system as it shifts to a ‘user-pays’ system.
Government establishes sustainability council
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the National Sustainability Council for Australia, which will be tasked with providing independent advice to the government on sustainability issues.
Integration issues dragging Australia down
A lack of willingness to integrate Australia into the broader Asian economy is severely hampering the country’s ability to take full advantage of the Asian Century, according to a new survey released by CPA Australia.
WA keeps the lead in State of the States report
CommSec has released its highly anticipated quarterly State of the States report, with Western Australia declared the shining star of the Australian economy, coming either 1st or 2nd out of seven of the eight key indicators.
Financial wellbeing hits highest level since 2010
Household financial wellbeing has hit its highest level since 2010 according to the latest ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index, with savings, traditionally an Australian weak point, recording a particularly strong bounce.
Overhaul energy market says Commission
The Productivity Commission has published a draft report that has found that regulation and ownership arrangements of electricity networks ‘require overhaul’ to create a more consumer-orientated energy market.
Alpha's EIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has announced the release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project as part of the Alpha coal mine in Central Queensland.
CEDA argues for irrigated food supply investigation
A full review of the country’s irrigated food supply is needed to ensure the country can take full advantage of increasing international food demand, according to a report released by the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
Government releases childhood report
The Federal Government has released its annual report into the state of Australian children, concluding that children from low-socioeconomic families are significantly less likely to believe in their educational potential.