Government News

The head of the Federal Treasury wants a "fundamental rethink" of the links between superannuation, pensions, housing and the welfare system.

Advisors have been appointed ahead of the Federal Government’s possible attempt to sell the Intra Government Communications Network (ICON).

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has updated its guidelines in the wake of new privacy laws.

WA’s Corruption and Crime Commission has released its inaugural risk assessment report, which covers potential temptations for public servants.

The post-election revamp of the NSW public sector has begun, with new Administrative Arrangements outlining the organisational changes.

A new exhibition will honour thousands of government employees who volunteered for military service overseas during World War I, and kept the show running at home.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been forced to apologise for an April Fools’ Day prank that was in pretty horrible taste.

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has celebrated the 50th anniversary of women in the police force.

The Victorian Government has undertaken large-scale sacking of executives on water and environment boards.

State and Territory treasurers are bringing the GST fight to Canberra.

A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.

Tasmania’s economic regulator still has some concerns about the quality of the state’s sewerage systems.

Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.

Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.

The Defence Department will cut over one thousand civilian public servants as part of sweeping reforms.

The Palmer United Party (PUP) is seeking to sue its former senators, Glenn Lazarus and Jacqui Lambie, for the money spent on their election campaigns.

Australia's spies are “pleased” with the passing of “critical” data retention legislation.

The date has been set for corruption commission hearings over an alleged Victorian education fraud ring.

The Federal Government is expected to announce the appointment of a top West Australian bureaucrat to a prime European posting.

Claimant groups have voted in favour of a landmark $1.3 billion native title deal covering Western Australia's south west.