Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
Australia could get to zero net emissions by 2050, without compromising prosperity or economic opportunities, data suggests.
Union clings to Labor's line as LNP forces change
Farmers, industry groups and the Federal Government are all calling for reform of coastal shipping regulations, but the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) says it won’t happen without a fight.
Awards show safety lives on land and sea
An awards night has capped the leading forces in workplace health and safety, rehabilitation and return to work services.
Broad body puts out call for job support
More than forty companies that support the building, mining and energy industries say Federal Government moves could put thousands of jobs at risk.
Calls for big tax grab as giants hide their wealth
Australia will seek to claw back billions of dollars that big mining, building and technology companies funnel out of the country to avoid tax.
Health and business boost worth price on carbon
Research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shown that carbon pricing and climate action are not just for greenies – they can have real economic benefits as well.
Pleas for people power to slow Ebola spread
The weekend saw the African nation of Sierra Leone in lockdown as a measure to stop the worst Ebola outbreak in history.
Our debt is not deadly, say the people who know
A group of 63 Australian economists have released a joint statement rejecting the Federal Government’s repeated insistence that the country is facing a “budget emergency”.
Whistleblower's guilty plea on school leak
A Sydney student has pleaded guilty after the leak of records on the controversial scholarship given to Prime Minister Tony Abbott's daughter Frances.
Phone jobs may float away from DHS
Seven thousand public service call centre jobs are at risk, unions say, with word that Telstra will answer the phones for Centrelink and Medicare.
PM's progress slowed by portfolio mess
A public service insider has trashed the Prime Minister’s attempts to tackle indigenous affairs.
Tax cops could hear knock from AFP
The Australian Taxation Office's internal police could themselves be investigated by Australian Federal Police anti-corruption officers.
Costs counted as sea threatens bricks and mortar
A new report could test the resolve of infrastructure-friendly but ecologically-ignorant politicians.
Dice roll on public health, PHAA looks for better bet
Gambling and its impact on public health will be a key focus for a major conference this week.
Hint of green shift prompts strong call from CEC
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is refusing to let the Federal Government cut the Renewable Energy Target (RET) without a fight.
Industry looks to trim foreign flow before 457 moves
Local professionals should be protected from competition with 457 visa-holders in certain industries, AusIMM says.
Good points sought in move to US-style uni
An Australian professor of economics has picked apart what he sees as the main failings of the Group of Eight universities in the stance on deregulation.
Training change breaks down old guard
The Federal Government says it is cutting red tape for vocational colleges, by removing regulations around changing courses or introducing new ones.
$10k Tax offer to move bean-counters to the big smoke
The Australian Tax Office is closing a string of its regional outposts, and is offering staff $10,000 to move to the capital.
G20 should build arena for louder whistle-blowing
Experts say Australian governments can stop corruption while saving money and even lives, through enhanced whistleblower protections.
Sea science upswing on Investigator's arrival
$20 million worth of scientific equipment has docked in Hobart, ushering in a new age of Australian marine science in a stylish coat of blue and green.