Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Medibank Private has apologised for a computer glitch that has affected payments for millions of its customers.
Pokies dispersal decried
New research has revealed that gamblers in poorer suburbs can lose over three times more money to poker machines than those in more advantaged areas.
Ancient trade accepted in NT
There is a growing legal precedent for native title holders to take and use resources from their land for commercial purposes.
Credit rating hurt by inaction
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings agency has lowered the outlook on Australia’s AAA credit rating from stable to negative.
Family Court judge wants smoother transitions
The Chief Justice of the Family Court wants to make it easier and less stressful for transgender children to access hormones.
Headspace faces executive exodus
There is chaos at the top of Headspace, a national youth mental health foundation.
Vote lag seen as evidence for change
Some say this week’s sluggish vote count shows we should move to digital systems.
Workloads wringing public sector dry
A union survey has found ACT public servants are working themselves sick.
NBN lag drags on thousands
Tech experts say the NBN is going so slowly, telecoms companies should invest in their own infrastructure.
Green funds dug up more than once
Media investigations have raised claims of rorting and double-dipping in the government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Barnaby backs off rural relocation
Barnaby Joyce is avoiding turmoil this week by putting off his plans to move a federal department to regional Victoria.
Harassment power play reversing
Research suggests lower-ranked public servants can use sexual harassment to take their bosses down a notch.
Tax revelations ruining whistleblower
An ATO whistleblower says revealing the truth has destroyed his health and finances.
Cash for cans could expand
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants all parties to commit to a national recycling scheme.
Others urged to avoid our abuses
Ethicists have warned other countries against taking on Australia’s abusive immigration system.
Dark light shined on Indigenous suicide
Suicide rates among Indigenous people in some parts of the Kimberly are ten times the global average.
Lacking skills lead to public lag
A leading economist claims there is a massive skills deficit in the public sector.
Mental health cuts undone
The Prime Minister has put up millions for youth mental health, just days after being criticised for dismantling the system.
Libertarians deny school money link
A new study using Australian data says increased school funding does not lead to better performance.
Quigley hits out at NBN distortion
The former chief of NBN has harsh words about the project as it stands today.
Coral's lost value counted
Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef could soon start to cost massive amounts of lost tourist money.