Albanese readies federal budget to favour gen Z and millennial voters
By Jane Norman
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to break an election commitment and overhaul property tax perks in this month's budget, to give younger Australians a "fair crack" at owning their own homes.
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After Little Baby's death, Canavan demands government stop 'running scared'
By Jake Evans
Nationals leader Matthew Canavan says after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the government must "move on" from its defeat at the Voice referendum and re-engage on Indigenous policy debate.
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Some guidance on PPL intermittent time off
My first child is due in July, and I elected to use Paid Parental Leave on an intermittent basis. I informed my supervisor that I will be taking the first four weeks continuously to support my wife’s recovery and handle newborn care. After that initial block, any additional PPL will be taken intermittently.I explained that, based on OPM guidance, intermittent PPL days are submitted using the OPM‑71 form as they occur, because the dates cannot be known in advance. My supervisor replied that he has never processed this before and did not see any dates listed for my intermittent leave. I clarified that intermittent leave means the dates are not predetermined they depend on the baby’s needs, medical appointments, and my spouse’s recovery and therefore cannot be listed ahead of time.When he insisted he needed dates, I asked whether he expected me to fabricate dates on the form, since I cannot predict when those needs will arise and I would be held to whatever dates I put down. I emphasized that I can only submit OPM‑71 forms for intermittent PPL when the need actually comes up, which is exactly how the policy is designed.Am I wrong?
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Australian taxpayers take on risk for major oil and gas projects
By Gareth Hutchens
Australian governments take on risk to get major resource projects up and running, so why don't they take an equity stake?
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Leaving before fufilling an SLRP service agreement
Hi all,So basically, about two years ago I signed a three year service agreement with my agency in exchange for student loan repayment. I'm going to be leaving before that three years is up to go to another agency. It's my understanding I'll need to repay the amount they paid for my loans in full - it's not prorated.I will owe about $5K. The problem is, I don't have any indication of the timeline they'll give me to pay it back. I don't have an extra five grand laying around. My HR department says they'll give me a payment plan, but that I wouldn't be able to get details on that payment plan until after I leave.So I'm wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and if so, how long they were given to pay. Were you offered different repayment periods? A flat monthly rate? Did they charged interest?
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If you have a disability and were denied telework as an reasonable accommodation (RA) file an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaint and consult with an attorney ASAP. Class action lawsuit might be in the works, possibly at no cost.
I’m not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. I just want to help other feds with disabilities. If you think you medical provider(s) can make a case that telework is the only reasonable accommodation that is effective for your condition(s), file an EEO complaint and don’t miss any deadlines. You only have 45 days after denial.Consult with an attorney to get input on whether you have a good case. Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network is offering free consultations (but I’m not sure how long the wait is). They also have a survey going about denied telework RAs to figure out if a class action lawsuit might be viable. If you don’t feel comfortable filling out the survey because of some of the questions, contact the Burakiewicz & Depriest law firm directly. They can help with the EEO complaints too, possibly at no cost to you.On Feb 11, 2026 OPM and EEOC put out an FAQ on reasonable accommodations in the federal sector. It is being used to justify telework RA denials. Gilbert Employment Law firm points out that the FAQ is trying to circumvent the Rehabilitation Act, but the FAQ is just guidance, and it doesn’t dictate how the discrimination cases will be handled once they reach federal district courts. Several of the FAQ provisions are vulnerable to legal challenge.If you are currently on an interim telework RA, read the FAQ, and start getting your medical forms filled out. In some agencies you only 20 days to submit the medical documentation once your case comes up for review. Make sure your medical providers make it very clear that there are no other effective reasonable accommodation that can work for you and why. Consider consulting with an attorney too.
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