The Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland has announced a broad review into the procurement of legal services, following increased expenditure. In the 2007-08 financial year, legal service expenditure increased by more than $102…
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Parliament setting a bad example for bullies
Federal Parliament demonstrates "classic bullying behaviour". Photo: iStock. By Adam Coleman Federal Parliament is exacerbating the problem of workplace bullying by setting an appalling example to public sector managers and CEOs, according…
Snapshot of African Australian experiences
The report and consultation process will provide the first national picture of the daily experiences of African Australians. Photo: iStock. By Staff Writer National Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma has announced the…
Stimulus spenders urged to wait
By Staff Writer Australians earning less than $80,000 have been urged to wait before they spend their stimulus cheques from the Federal Government in case they’re ineligible. According to a…
Indigenous leaders gather to discuss national body
By Staff Writer Aboriginal leaders have gathered in Adelaide to discuss the possible make-up of a leadership organisation for Indigenous people. One hundred Indigenous people from around the country are meeting…
The gender agenda on International Women’s Day
“In relation to gender pay equity in Australia we still seem to be operating in an environment of bubble skirts and ‘choose life’ t-shirts – we’re still at the beginning…
Baby Boomers lauding it over ‘Generation Y bother’
Time poor and overworked Generation Yers are exercising less and becoming overweight earlier than their Baby Boomer parents were at the same age, a study by the University of Sydney…
Save our jobs: public service
By Angela Dorizas The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has launched an unprecedented campaign to protect public sector jobs and services from arbitrary budget cuts. A key part of…
Whistleblower protection laws long overdue
By Angela Dorizas The Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs today released the report of its inquiry into whistleblower protection in the Australian public sector. The report, titled Whistleblower protection: a…
Uncertainty remains over disaster mitigation funding
By Rob O’Brien An increase in funding for the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) is by no means guaranteed, despite assertions from the federal government that it is committed…