Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government

The Federal Government has announced it is now accepting applications from eligible electricity generators for cash assistance under the Energy Security Fund.

The Federal Government has announced the formation of a Senate inquiry into the growing demand for infrastructure delivery and shortage of appropriate engineering and trade related skills in the country.

The Federal Government has called for proposals for the NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services program, with organisations encouraged to develop ideas or trial projects that can be delivered across the Australian education sector.

Results published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows the Australian economy is growing faster than expected, notching up a 1 per cent growth rate in the September quarter.

The Federal and NSW governments have co-signed an intergovernmental agreement that will see the construction of a $1.1 billion freight corridor, aimed at removing 200,000 trucks a year off the state’s roads.

Consult Australia has launched its latest report, Tomorrow’s Cities Today, calling for ambitious governance reform to position city planning as a national priority.

The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new agency that will be tasked to lead the Government’s designing of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has refused to rule out the possibility of public sector job cuts as a means to return the budget to surplus in the 2012-13 financial year.

The Federal Government has passed new laws aimed at protecting the safety of sailors operating commercial vessels in Australian waters.

The Federal Government has announced the formation of the Resources Sector Supplier Advisory Forum as part of the $34.4 million Buy Australian at Home and Abroad program.

The Federal Government has announced extensive reform to Australia’s childhood immunisation arrangements that will remove tax benefits from families that opt out of immunisation.

The Federal Government has formed a Commonwealth Environmental Water Office as a distinct entity within the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities to improve accountability and stakeholder engagement in environmental water management. 

The Federal Government has announced the first round of funding under the $99 million Action on the Ground initiative is now open.

Australia has been awarded an AAA credit rating from Fitch, meaning that Australia now holds the top rating from all three ratings agencies for the first time.

The Federal Government has released the 2011-12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), outlining what the government describes as ‘solid economic growth, low debt and a return to surplus in 2012-13’.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ‘s (OECD) Economic Outlook report has found that the fundamentals and outlook for the Australian economy remain in a healthy state, despite continuing deterioration of the global economy.

The Federal Government has tabled the Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Maintaining Address) Bill 2011 before Parliament, which aims to deliver a more accurate electoral roll.

The Federal Government is seeking public comment on draft legislation that will see forced marriage and slavery-like practices become a crime.

Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Harry Jenkins has resigned, announcing his desire to pursue parliamentary debate and policymaking.

Six successful applicants of this year’s Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) selection round (Round 14) have been announced.