Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The latest ABS figures show that in seasonally adjusted, current price terms, the current account deficit fell $370m (2 per cent) to $14,678m in the December quarter 2012. Exports of goods and services rose $734m (1 per cent) and imports of goods and services rose $897m (1 per cent). The primary income deficit fell $518m (6 per cent).
GDP hits 3.1 per cent target
Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that GDP, in seasonally adjusted volume terms, grew 0.6 per cent in the December quarter 2012.
Government announces aged care pay deal
The Federal Government has announced it wills tump up $1.2 billion to pay for increases for the nation’s 350,000 aged care workers under the Living Longer Living Better aged care reforms.
Government releases NDIS rules
The Federal Government has released further details of the rules that will guide how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) works for people with a disability, their families, carers and service providers.
Retail up by 0.9 per cent
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.9 per cent in January 2013, seasonally adjusted, following a fall of 0.4 per cent in December 2012.
Adelaide reigns supreme in battle of the cities
Adelaide has been named the country’s most liveable city for the third year running, dominating other state’s capital cities in a poll conducted by the Property Council of Australia.
Commonwealth pledges funding for motorway
The Federal Government has announced it will commit funding to towards the Westconnex road project, subject to a number of conditions outlined by the Prime Minister.
Dwelling approves remains weak finds ABS
ABS Building Approvals show that the number of dwellings approved fell 2.4 per cent in January 2013, in seasonally adjusted terms, and has fallen for two months.
Inflation remains flat
Inflation levels have remained relatively flat in February, according to the TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge.
Job ads stabalise
The job ad market is showing tentative signs of life, according to the latest monthly statistics released by the ANZ bank.
New literacy funding for Victoria
The Federal Government has announced it will invest an extra $41.1 million in a new National Partnership agreement to boost literacy and numeracy results in Victorian Schools.
Climate changes sees Australia swelter
A new report released by the Federal Government’s Climate Commission has concluded that climate change was partially to blame for the ‘angry summer’ seen over the last few months.
Coalition would demolish NBN: Conroy
A Coalition Government would demolish the National Broadband Network, according to Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.
NBN secures satellite launch contract
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has secured a contract with Arianspace to launch its satellites into orbit in 2015.
Report finds housing shortage
A new report released by the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC) has concluded that Australia continues to be dogged by an on-going housing shortage and chronic affordability issues.
Future Fund backs away from tobacco
The Future Fund Board of Guardians have announced its decision to de-invest from primary producers of tobacco producers from its investment portfolio.
Queensland calls for Gonski scrapping
The Queensland Government has upped the ante over the debate over school funding, calling for the Federal Government to scrap the Gonski reform package and “butt out” of education.
Government releases international education blueprint
The Federal Government has released a new report that it says assist the international education sector in developing better ways to access global opportunities.
Government kickstarts Innovation precinct consultation
The Federal Government has announced the start of a new round of consultation on the Industry Innovation Precincts project, one of the key initiatives announced as part of the $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs.
Burke scuppers super trawler plans
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has signed the interim declaration to prevent the super trawler until the Government determines the environmental impacts of the proposed operations.