Government News
The Queensland Government is taking stronger measures in the hope of avoiding having UNESCO downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status.
Bad reception in health redundancy bargain
Tasmania's health department has defended its offer of just $7,500 for a worker to leave her job after 40 years of service.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
Cross-tier talks on disaster funds launched
The Federal Government wants to talk with the States and Territories about faults in funding arrangements for disaster recovery.
Teachers' 12 per cent tabled in ACT
Canberra teachers could be awarded a 12 per cent four year pay rise and 20 hours less work per year, with a new deal now on the table.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
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.
Shorten barges in as science pushed to margin
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says he will step in to bat for CSIRO staff, amid strikes and threats to research centres.
Food matters get global attention
The Australian federal government says it is doing its bit to improve global food security.
Milne resigns, leaving Greens to pick replacement
Christine Milne has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens, with a ballot for her replacement to be held soon.
Approval questioned as Tiwi port storms ahead
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.
New look launched on fatal floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a second commission of inquiry into the deadly 2011 Grantham flood.
Piracy bill will block opponents
Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.
Jobs and services risk seen in NSW power change
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has told NSW energy companies to charge less, in a move some say could cost thousands of jobs.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Top 5's big take could be raided
New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.
SA's highest-paying consider leaving LGA
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.
Councils buoyed by new money
The Northern Territory Government has put forth its latest budget, which includes a range of new funds for the local government sector.
Awards mark excellent local efforts
Standout achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.
Councils call to end traumatic detention
Many Australian local government areas are calling out to be allowed to re-house refugees and asylum seekers in their towns.
CSIRO strike starts as pay talks stagnate
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.
Public sector ranks high on scale of desire
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has been named the third most attractive employer in the country.