Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
A new head of the watchdog for fair workplaces has been appointed, with Natalie James signing on as Australia’s new Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
Mines say Rudd must get real on reforms
Australia’s peak employer for the resources industry has asked the Prime Minister to take action on proposed laws to improve the nation’s productivity or risk $350 billion in project investments.
Brits wait for smoke stats from Australia
The British Government is waiting to see whether plain packaging on cigarettes in Australia has worked before similar legislation is introduced in the UK.
Issues already in DisabilityCare for Indigenous
As the DisabilityCare program is rolled out nationwide some kinks have yet to be worked out in the provision of help to Indigenous communities.
Rudd makes a run for productivity pact
The Prime Minister says he will speak with Unions about the possibility of imposing a productivity pact to increase national competitiveness.
Farm funds secured at critical time
The Federal Agricultural Minister has signed off on a new emergency loans system for Queensland farmers, ending months of squabble and debate about funds for floods and fires.
Archive embarks on Stolen Generation project
A Federal Government group has been formed to advise the National Archives on a project dealing with the forced adoption and relocation of thousands of Australians from around the country.
Gatecrasher to face court
A small French hatchback has proven it is not the best battering ram, after a Queensland man drove into the gates of the US Embassy in Canberra.
Holden out for $60 million
Australia’s iconic carmaker could be looking for more stimulus money from the Federal Government to stay afloat, reports say.
Independents on board for funding
Independent school authorities have come out in support of the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms, after ironing out some concerns they had in meetings with Education Minister Bill Shorten.
Report says a million are on the margin
A new Productivity Commission report says over one million Australians live in deep or very deep social exclusion, and that economic growth in the country has not helped the disadvantaged.
State and Fed funds for Reef repair
The Reef Water Quality Protection Plan has been released by the Queensland Government. It says while much progress has been made to reduce farm chemical runoff, the Great Barrier Reef is still in dire straits.
Crean leavin' on a jet plane
The former Labor leader may be taking a classic approach to leaving his job; burning up all his accrued holiday time with a trip to Europe.
Decision drawn out on Abbot Point dredging
One of the most important decisions in recent eco-political history has been delayed, with the Federal Environment Minister pushing back his call on dredging near the Great Barrier Reef by more than a month.
Referendum promise reignited
The Labor Government has promised a referendum within two years to recognise Aboriginal people in the nation’s constitution, if they are re-elected.
Rudd backs Gillard's pick in NT
The Prime Minister will keep his predecessor’s “Captain’s pick” for Nova Peris to top NT Labor’s ballot.
Tassie takes Gonski past half way
Tasmania has signed on to the Federal Government’s national schools funding plan, leading to an announcement that the deal is past its tipping point and remaining states should get on board.
Insulation Chief calls for compensation
The chief executive of Australia’s Insulation Council says the industry has taken a massive hit from the botched insulation stimulus scheme, and that compensation may now be needed.
Beazley says, "Don't forget the US"
Australia’s ambassador to the United States says Australia is missing a golden opportunity by focussing on China rather than the US.
Crean gleans it's time to leave
A Labor party stalwart and one of Federal Parliament's longest serving members has announced his retirement.
Henbury goes bust, may drag carbon farming with it
A $9 million contribution from the Federal Government could not save one Northern Territory farm, with news Henbury Station has gone bust throwing doubt on the carbon farming program.