Government News

Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says he will step in to bat for CSIRO staff, amid strikes and threats to research centres.

The Australian federal government says it is doing its bit to improve global food security.

Christine Milne has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens, with a ballot for her replacement to be held soon.

There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a second commission of inquiry into the deadly 2011 Grantham flood.

Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has told NSW energy companies to charge less, in a move some say could cost thousands of jobs.

Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.

New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.

Angry Adelaide councils are considering leaving the Local Government Association of South Australia, as they believe they are not getting any benefit from their fees.

The Northern Territory Government has put forth its latest budget, which includes a range of new funds for the local government sector.

Standout achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.

Many Australian local government areas are calling out to be allowed to re-house refugees and asylum seekers in their towns.

Scientists and other staff at the CSIRO are launching industrial action today over management's refusal to budge from the federal government's “hostile” bargaining policy.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has been named the third most attractive employer in the country.

The Federal Government has unveiled more than $10 million worth of new funding to help preserve Indigenous culture and keep Indigenous kids in school.

South Australia’s Ombudsman Wayne Lines has written to the ICAC to voice his disagreement with police handling complaints about police.

Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has launched a podcast series.

The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been held up as an example for women in leadership roles.