Australian Federal Police hit by industrial action Careers The Australian Federal Police Association will paint high-visibility messages on AFP vehicles at selected airports in protest against the public sector wage deal.
Air traffic controllers set to strike over dud APS-wide wage offer April 8, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers Air traffic controllers will join the AFP and aviation firefighters in strikes against the latest federal government wage deal.
ATO reveals $6 million corrupt employee was just an APS5 April 2, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry The status of an ATO employee convicted of corruption and accepting bribes raises fresh questions as to where the buck stops — or starts — at the revenue agency.
Fresh airport strikes rise after brief Easter truce April 2, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Airport firefighters will strike on April 15 after arguing with Airservices Australia over safety standards and industrial tactics.
Federal cops, aviation firefighters mount joint operation to hose government over pay March 26, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Aviation firefighters are aiming the high-pressure hose and their union to get the APSC and the government to rethink the WFH policy.
Australian Federal Police launches recruitment campaign amid strikes over pay March 21, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski News The AFP’s Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce is looking for searchers. Like Kenny, a chartered accountant who joined the force.
Easter airport strikes postponed, Airservices slams disruptions March 19, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Nationwide disruption of air travel over the Easter break has been averted after aviation firefighters postponed planned industrial action.
Premium Insights and analysis Revealed: The three people convicted after probes by the new NACC March 18, 2024 By Anton Nilsson Editors' Picks The NACC has claimed three convictions so far, including that of a credit-card-abusing AFP cop and a person accessing tax records.
Strikes readied to hit airports during Easter as public sector pay dispute escalates March 18, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers Airport firefighters are set to join the AFP in taking industrial action; the results of the protected action ballot are due today.
Corrupt ATO officer cops five years’ jail March 14, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry The man pleaded guilty to corrupt conduct as a commonwealth officer, including taking a bribe of $150,000 to reduce tax debts.
Industrial action to hit Australian Federal Police March 12, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Anger over pay and disparity of conditions carries unprecedented AFP strike vote. Two-tier public service pay deal roils sworn officers, staff.
Working undercover isn’t working from home: AFP union slams APS pay deal as a cop out March 11, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory Would you stand between a politician and a bullet? AFP officers who provide close personal protection reckon they’ve been dealt a pay dud.
Why government must value officers’ sacrifice before it’s too late March 6, 2024 By Alex Caruana Editors' Picks This week, federal police officers exercise their right to vote to take industrial action in a bid for improved pay and working conditions.
Industry on notice to squash abuse and exploitation dangers of online dating February 29, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Mark Dreyfus describes the risk of harm to users of online dating platforms as “disturbing”, and expressed concern about predators.
Premium Insights and analysis Three senators and their government-procurement conundrums February 28, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Accountants and most consultants are very simple folks, as there are only two things of consequence that matter in their professional lives.