Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government

There are concerns this week that the Royal Commission into unions is heaping more work onto public servants.

Leaks continue as Government's gag bagged

The media has been banned from reporting on a case that the fugitive Julian Assange calls “an embarrassing corruption scandal involving the Australian government”.

Piracy, spying and the rights of providers

Concern is coming from several directions over possible changes to Australian internet law.

Scientific teeth to bite at fluoride fears

As fears about water fluoridation continue in several Australian regions, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says it will end the debate once and for all.

Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says

The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.

AIDS efforts bolstered by week of good talk

An event marking the state of global AIDS research has ended over the weekend, with renewed optimism that more and more lives will be saved.

Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift

Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.

Big pay just one factor in push to the bush

A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.

Welfare withheld to trounce truancy in more towns

The Federal Government has extended a program which suspends welfare payments for NT parents whose children fail to attend school.

Marijuana matters as Mayors look for hemp to help

Australia is missing the opportunity for billions of dollars in revenue, thousands of jobs and a better life for many citizens by ignoring one single industry.

Meagre offer will cost DHS after "aggressive" talks

Department of Human Services staff have been offered a slight pay rise, but it comes with stipulations designed to rush agreement.

Sectors unite to see movement on Direct Action

Industry groups have sent a warning that the Australian Government’s big plan to tackle harmful emissions may thoroughly miss the mark.

Experts slam environmentally rough run

Australia’s climate science credentials are being attacked, since the nation became the first to remove an established price on carbon.

Obama arms more LGBT workers

The US President has banned workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender public service employees and government-linked contractors.

Locals lend expert help to victims and investigation

Local experts in air safety will assist investigations into the recent attack which led to the deaths of dozens of Australians.

Multi-billion Defence spend moving ahead

A few big deals this week for Australian military transport, with the approval of a $54 million project and plans put up for another $1.4 billion spend.

RET scare puts green billions on the line

At least eight major projects have been put on hold in recent weeks, due to uncertainty over the Renewable Energy Target.

Tax moves to mine less from resources

The Minerals Resource Rent Tax (mining tax) will stay in place after the Federal Government rejected amendments put forward last week.

Unclear road bill stalls on amendment

The wheels have fallen off the new Land Transport Amendment Bill, and the Federal Government is blaming the opposition for putting the valuable Roads to Recovery Programme at risk.