Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
State and Territory treasurers are bringing the GST fight to Canberra.
Treasury boss looks to fix old mistakes
The head of the Federal Treasury wants a "fundamental rethink" of the links between superannuation, pensions, housing and the welfare system.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
ALGA praises Federal reception
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says the Federal Government is listening to its broad range of concerns and priorities.
ASIO enjoys deeper view
Australia's spies are “pleased” with the passing of “critical” data retention legislation.
Outcry and concern over big Defence dump
The Defence Department will cut over one thousand civilian public servants as part of sweeping reforms.
Baby steps on big tax switch
The Federal Government has put its cards on the table in regard to tax reform, and is moving slowly following the release of a very broad discussion paper.
Broad support for RSRT recorded
The Transport Workers' Union is fighting against the Federal Government’s moves to abandon the road safety watchdog.
Attempts at protection in new TPP leak
The latest leaks of the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership show the Australian Government making some attempt to avoid its big pitfalls.
Game of letters for slow RET moves
Clean energy lobbies have written on behalf of the industry to the Federal Government, hoping to clear an impasse in renewable energy target (RET) talks.
President calls for China bank backers
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global support on Beijing's ideas for a new development bank, and Australia may take him up.
Wind farm health checks continue
More Government-funded research into the health effects of wind farms will be undertaken.
ASIC welcomes more metadata
ASIC say it needs access to private telecommunications to function properly.
Committee says asset-selling fund misses point
A Federal Parliamentary committee has slammed the Federal Government's Asset Recycling program.
Easily-avoided metadata bill continues
The Senate will vote on the Government’s metadata retention bill today, and it appears almost certain to pass with the blessing of the party technically considered the Opposition.
Employment workers move to strike
The Federal Employment Minister will be faced with worker troubles on his own doorstop, with industrial action given a green light.
More cuts loom for those already disadvantaged
Deep funding cuts to the Indigenous Advancement Strategy have led one NT mayor to tell federal politicians they “better start listening real fast”.
Reef plan leaves green groups wanting
Conservation groups say there are some good points to the new Great Barrier Reef plan, but it ignores the greatest risk of all.
Food safety change with deadly implications
New laws will remove the responsibility to report food-related deaths and disease outbreaks for some parties.
Concerns ignored as Data Bill rolls ahead
Legal experts say neither the Federal Government nor the Opposition have given a proper justification for new data retention laws.