Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A bit of de-stressing has become a lengthy legal process, with the High Court now hearing the case of a public servant seeking compensation after being injured during sex on a work trip in 2007.
MRRT here to stay as Forrest's claim is felled
The Mining Resources Rent Tax will stay after the High Court ruled against a challenge which claimed the tax was unconstitutional.
Native title fishing rights awarded
A landmark case has been decided which will see indigenous Torres Strait Islanders gain native title to operate commercial fishing activities in the ocean expanse between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
New visa class to allow PNG plan progress
Papua New Guinea is set to create a new class of visa to allow refugees to live in the country.
Review finds Customs flaws
The Public Service Commission has probed Australia’s border processing services and uncovered issues in leadership, the workforce, business plan and computer systems.
Same-sex marriage poised for election push
Campaigners are committed to making same-sex marriage a key issue in the upcoming federal election, launching a social media and direct mail push to pass sexual equality laws.
Threat averted, citizens safe
Australian citizens in the country of Yemen were hastily warned to evacuate after intelligence reports of an impending Al Qaeda attack. Yemeni authorities now say the danger has been averted.
Federal court hears gene patent appeal
An appeal has begun in the Federal Court against a ruling that allows human genes to be patented by private companies.
Battle for 700MHz band far from over
The Police Federation of Australia has vowed to be rigorous in its push to reserve the 700MHz frequency on 4G networks for emergency services only.
Buck-passing while Tas. NBN grinds to halt
The Premier of Tasmania is looking for work on NBN towers to continue, with slow progress and job losses hindering the entire sector.
Finding reverse on tax re-jig
The Federal Government is considering a rebate plan for public sector workers who buy locally-made cars, in what has been called an attempt to repair the political damage from proposed changes to the fringe benefits tax.
Funds bring industry to creativity
The Federal Government has launched a new program to help the thousands of Australians employed in artistic or creative services.
Korea's corruption crackdown
South Korea has introduced a tough anti-corruption bill for government officials after dozens of reports of illegal bribes and favours.
Labor darts for tobacco tax hike
The Federal Government is hoping to raise over $5 billion in the next four years from an increase in the tax on tobacco.
Stats on Government pay gaps
Analysis of 103 different government-sector wage deals has revealed the massive disparity in pay between employees in the same classification band but different departments.
UN plans swathed in election doubt
There is plenty of uncertainty flying around federal politics at the moment, including a lack of assurance over what Australia’s role will be at a United Nations Security Council meeting in September.
Human Services high-ups caught snooping
Media reports are accusing bureaucrats in the Department of Human Services of spying on private files in breach of the Public Service Code of Conduct.
New Horizons from Federal funds
Monash University has opened a new research centre dedicated to transforming manufacturing in areas such as biomedicine, transport, aerospace engineering and mineral processing.
Tasmanian Tarkine iron mine revived
The highly-controversial Shree Minerals’ Tarkine mine project has gained approval by the Federal Environment Minister, despite outcry from the population over dangers to the Tasmanian devil.
Doubt blamed for bullying in public sector
The Community and Public Sector Union is claiming budget cuts and uncertainty following sackings have lead to widespread bullying in the sector.
Calls for psych ward monitors
The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling on the Federal Government to introduce independent monitoring of involuntary patients on psychiatric wards, to ensure the best practice is undertaken for all involved.