Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A government taskforce aiming to trim Medicare is almost finished planning.
Shenhua faces new heritage check
An independent review will look at the risks Shenhua's proposed Watermark mine pose to Aboriginal heritage and sacred sites
Software swindle gets AG's tick
A limited review has found nothing to worry about in the relationship between Parakeelia and the Liberal Party.
Morrow has no worries on NBN
No-one is more optimistic about the cost and timing of the NBN rollout than its chief, Bill Morrow.
Union slams school-funding plans
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has launched a war of words over the Federal Government’s latest education plan.
Heads reflect on stymied pay talks
Some Australian Public Sector leaders are sick of negotiating at a snail’s pace.
LNP equality unlikely
John Howard says the Liberal Party is unlikely to reach equal gender representation in Parliament, because women are busy caring.
ACF's Carmichael claim fails
The Federal Court has dismissed a legal case against the Carmichael coal mine, while the QLD government has voted to back it even further.
Defence abuse deserves commission
Nick Xenophon says a royal commission is needed to tackle “systemic abuse” ...
Efforts to address NDIS flaws
Fifteen thousand people became eligible for the NDIS in July, but less than 2,000 of them have been approved.
Inquiry seeks outback options
Telstra may be forced to let competitors in on its mobile network in regional and remote areas.
Minor report airs major concerns
Parts of the government’s climate change body want brown coal power stations to be closed down.
Ocean oil deal disputed
East Timor could tear up an international deal to take a bigger slice of oil and gas reserves.
New notes make way to wallets
Australia’s new $5 dollar note is out, and its most exciting feature is one you can barely see.
CSIRO jobs back on the block
The Coalition Government has put over 100 CSIRO jobs on the line again.
States urged to start asylum training
All Australian governments are being urged to let asylum seekers study at TAFE.
Billing figures used to bag Labor
New bulk billing figures prove the ‘Mediscare’ campaign had no basis...
Locals lined up for Indian uranium deal
Reports say the first shipment of Australian uranium will arrive in India next year.
Weather-watchers turning off
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) staff nationwide are beginning a fortnight of industrial action.