Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Businesses are concerned about attempts to shift workers into more sustainable work.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
Charges laid for alleged bribe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says charges have been laid over an airport bribery scandal.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
US takes Apple to court
The United States has launched a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of using its dominant market position in the smartphone industry to suppress competition and limit choice.
Study hubs to simulate uni
The Federal Government has announced a $16 million investment to establish 10 new Regional University Study Hubs.
Severe shortage spelled out
New estimates suggest Australia will need a massive influx of construction workers to meet its home building goals.
Union backs supermarket split
The shop assistant union has called for the compulsory breakup of Coles and Woolworths.
Claims inflated for scrapped games
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state government overstated the cost estimates used to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
FOI warning in rorts case
A recent legal case could send a warning to public servants over freedom of information requests.
Governments plug deeper ties
Australia and the United Kingdom have formalised a new cooperation agreement on defence and security.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.
Police data use probed
Concerns have been raised about how law enforcement and integrity agencies access and store telecommunications data.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
Victoria's SEC splits
Victoria’s high-profile State Electricity Commission (SEC) advisory team has been disbanded less than a year after its establishment.
ALRC gives school advice
The Attorney-General has received advice on legal reforms aimed at addressing discrimination in private schools.
Airport strikes delayed
Planned strikes that could have interrupted holiday flight plans have been postponed.