Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has put out a guide to help those responsible for implementing its new policies.
Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.
Macquarie success is clear lesson for others
Seven years of incredible conservation efforts have led to the declaration that Macquarie Island is free of pests.
Papers meter the cost of water security
Two new reports on the state of Australia’s water industry show most Australians now enjoy safe and secure water supplies, but prices have increased.
Firing and inflexibility in workplace pregnancy stats
A new report has shown a high level of discrimination across Australian workplaces, which can lead to personal, economic and even safety issues.
Building body gets new corporate capstone
A replacement for the chair of Infrastructure Australia has been announced, as Rod Eddington prepares to leave his post.
Data farm pushed back by internet insiders
One of Australia’s largest internet providers has attacked federal, state and territory governments over their continued push to harvest metadata for security purposes.
Energy chiefs push for union power wind-back
Some influential groups from the oil and gas industries have told the Federal Government to get cracking on changes to the Fair Work Act, saying billions of dollars and thousands of jobs are at risk.
Finding means greenfield deals can come from just a few
The Federal Court has backed a negotiating tactic which allows construction companies to sidestep unions on agreements for new projects.
Mental health reviewed and renewed nationwide
One hundred and fifty important programs have had their funding renewed, as the Federal Government pours $170 million into mental health services.
Fund members could fight for floating rights
The Australian Shareholder’s Association says the planned sale of Medibank Private may be hindered by members seeking leverage.
Dead bat played to strong call for tax reform
The Federal Government says it will not touch the GST, despite the top treasury official saying it should.
New deal for Polish working swap-over
A new visa arrangement means young people from Australia and Poland will soon be able to work and holiday in each other's countries.
Public sector bargain rules reformed
The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service has outlined the new policy for conducting enterprise bargaining in the Australian Public Service.
Past weather check gives best scope yet
A new study has drawn the clearest picture yet of the Southern Hemisphere’s climatic history, showing about a thousand years of detailed variations.
Planning for risks to help whole Indian rim
Delegates from around the Indian Ocean rim are meeting to discuss the implications of future climate risk, with Australian authorities leading the way.
Questions over what will stop as whale ban brings new plan
Japan has been ordered to stop whaling in the Antarctic by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and says it will halt activities and not issue any more permits under current programs.
Barnaby barreling toward bigger, better dams
Barnaby Joyce will take the captain’s chair on a voyage toward new and bigger dams.
Carbon consideration in minimum wage talks
The Federal Government says the Fair Work Commission should take into account its promise to cut the carbon tax when setting the minimum wage.
Net baron sets sights on office
An Internet entrepreneur and figure representing the new age of online activism has launched a political party.
Push for pancreatic cancer pill's PBS inclusion
The company behind an important new cancer drug has told Australian oncologists that negotiations with the Federal Government have broken down, and their product will no longer be available.