Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The people in charge of printing banknotes have gone on strike because they do not get enough of them.
Kids' prison rates reviewed
New stats show fewer children are being held in detention or under community supervision orders, but the rate for Indigenous children is slower to move.
Corruption plan rejected
The Federal Government has knocked back Labor's proposal for a federal corruption watchdog.
World Bank reports carbon return
The World Bank says global carbon markets are back from the brink of collapse.
Reef funding questioned
The Federal Government has been criticised for awarding $444 million in funding to a small Great Barrier Reef group with big mining links.
DHS gets gear upgrade
The federal Department of Human Services has announced $27.4 million worth of deals for thousands of new PCs, tablets and monitors.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.
Tweet sacking case continues
Comcare is appealing a ruling that found an Immigration Department worker’s sacking for critical tweets was unlawful.
BIS predicts infrastructure drop
Economists say Australia’s public infrastructure investment will peak soon.
Federal funds for Pacific cable
The Federal Government is funding an undersea telecommunications cable to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Health budget outlined
The new Federal Budget includes significant spending on health in rural areas.
Budget brings Home Affairs growth
This week’s federal Budget contains more outsourcing of the public sector.