Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Australian Public Service Commission has released the 2014-15 State of the Service report – and it is drastically slimmed-down from previous years.
Greens get deal for more tax detail
The Federal Government has agreed to a deal proposed by the Greens over laws to crack down on multinational tax avoidance.
Macfarlane's ditch for possible Joyce alliance
Former industry minister Ian Macfarlane has defected from the Liberal Party to join the Nationals.
Public sector stuck with few moves open
The APSC says government workers spend too much time stuck in one job...
Refugees' safety risked in Nauru roof work
Troubling reports are emerging that refugees and local workers on Nauru are being forced to remove asbestos without proper protection from the potentially deadly material.
MDBA gets permanent boss
Senior Agriculture Department official Phillip Glyde has been named as the new Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) chief executive.
Defence contamination response slammed
New South Wales water authorities are demanding that the Defence Department remediate the Tomago Sandbeds.
Foreign hackers break BoM open
Reports say there has been a major cyber attack on the computers at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), and China is to blame.
Eye health gap looks like closing
A new review says closing the gap for Indigenous eye health is very much a possibility.
More court for alleged VET rorters
The ACCC is again taking legal action against a VET provider, saying it shows clear holes in the VET FEE-HELP system.
Secret network still up for sale
The Federal Government is moving ahead with the sale of the secure communications network that lets departments communicate confidentially.
DFAT plans to diversify
While Malcolm Turnbull was praised for elevating more women to the frontbench when he took the prime ministership, gender inequality is still rife in the high levels of the public service.
Study shows low effect of ERF
In the lead up to UN climate talks in Paris, a new report warns that Australia will barely come close to achieving any “real” emissions reductions under its current Direct Action climate policy.
Antarctic touchdown for C-17
Australia has successfully landed a C-17A Globemaster on Antarctica – making it the largest cargo vessel ever to touch down on the frozen continent.
Children's bill aims to end harmful stays
The Senate has passed a bill that would remove all children from onshore immigration detention.
Cuts and constant change hurt PS helpfulness
Two former Treasury bosses say cuts and constant changes have left the abilities of the public service dangerously degraded.
Ship shift expected to fall
The Senate is expected to vote down a proposition to deregulate the coastal shipping industry.
New flaw found in federal systems
A serious security flaw in Federal Government financial systems has left Australians' private tax records unsecured.
Fifield's frail response to Quigley inquisition
Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has dismissed the detailed analysis of the $15 billion NBN cost blowout by former CEO Mike Quigley, but has not provided any evidence to show why Quigley was incorrect.
Finance departments want to do more with less
Government finance departments say extensive and superfluous reporting frameworks have pushed them to look for new ways to reduce their “disclosure burden”.