Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government
The fear of terrorism is leading the government to expand its executive powers, and legal experts are concerned.
Scientists plan path to stars
Australian scientists have laid out their vision for the new national space agency.
Banks baulk at short BEAR window
The banking lobby is outraged at being given just one week to respond to draft accountability reforms.
Paris goal still possible
Experts say the world should still be able to reach the goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C ...
Cashless card hits QLD
Thousands of Queenslanders will have their welfare payments quarantined under new plans ...
Concern over slow AI for NDIS
Progress has slowed on plans for artificial intelligence to help users navigate the NDIS.
Date set for new trade deal
The Australian and Indonesian trade ministers say they will have bilateral trade deal in place by November.
DHS deal secured
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd says DHS employees should ask their union why their latest pay rise is so late.
Flood risk for inland rail
The Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail line could be built across a floodplain which, unsurprisingly, is prone to flooding.
Big green spend detailed
The Federal Government has given more details about its billion-dollar Landcare investment.
Water progress commended
The Productivity Commission says Australia deserves its place as a global leader in water management.
ABCC boss resigns
Labor is trying to make a big deal out of the resignation of ABCC boss Nigel Hadgkiss.
Concern over sea changes
Conservationists say the Federal Government is slashing protections for Australian marine parks.
Union warns of super risk
A new report warns of the effect that workers being forced out of enterprise bargaining will have on Australian super funds.
New Medicare numbers issued
The Department of Human Services has issued new Medicare numbers after it was revealed they were being sold online.