Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government

A meeting of government bodies this week agreed to move ahead on a full scheme roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Slow MoG shift shunted along

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has just three words for departments caught up in his public service reshuffle: get it done.

Stats show APS ageing

The Australian Public Service is getting older.

Planned industrial action at the Department of Agriculture has officials worried about interruptions to passenger movement, cargo inspections, meat inspections, international mail processing and other services.

Data on young struggles reflects harsh lives

A new report shows just how hard is for Australia’s homeless youth.

Schmidt calls for Fed Gov to put politics aside

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt says Australian politicians should try to follow Britain’s example and strike a joint pledge to urgently tackle climate change.

Uni change may not save

Economic modelling shows the Abbott government’s plan to deregulate university fees would drive up inflation in such a way that it will cost more than the savings from the change.

FOFA fizzles in federal storm

Insiders say the Federal Government appears to have given up on its contentious changes to Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation.

Abbott blames abhorrence on Labor

The Prime Minister has dismissed a disturbing report on the state of hundreds of children in Australian detention centres.

Insiders forecast Turnbull's turn

While Tony Abbott has successfully fended off this week’s assault on his leadership, there is still some speculation about how things could have been.

Metadata meets single voice of scrutiny

There was just one source of proper inquiry at recent data retention hearings.

Ombudsman calls for open honesty

The Commonwealth Ombudsman wants Federal Agencies to be more open about their mistakes.

ATO offer could drive servants to the streets

21,000 Australian Taxation Office workers may take industrial action following a pay deal described as “miserly, low and unfair”.

Small price of better life for all

A number of experts have spoken out about the need to protect human societies by looking after the environment.

Terms questioned in $20b sub deal

The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.

Coal costs up in the air

Analysts say Victoria’s increased demand for coal power since the axing of the carbon tax is increasing Australia’s energy industry emissions.

Trans-Pacific sellout coming soon

Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says it could be a matter of days until a shadowy trade deal is signed, and everyday Australians lose some of their rights.