Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Westpac fines deemed slim
A $9.8 million settlement between Westpac and ASIC has been described as insufficient for the bank's misconduct.
Class action over kids' treatment
A class action has been launched against child protection departments in various Australian states, citing allegations of racial discrimination and systemic misconduct.
Corruption count stays still
Australia's anti-corruption efforts seem to have stalled, with the nation still trailing behind its peers.
Iraq files recovered
In a saga equal parts farce and tragedy, a review shows the errors behind lost Howard-era cabinet documents.
Anger aimed at law office
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has issued a stark warning to the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO)...
'Baby debt' response outlined
Changes to parental leave are being proposed to help reduce the superannuation ‘baby debt’ for mothers.
Climate law delay sought
Australian business groups have called for a delay in the implementation of the new mandatory climate disclosure laws...
Jail time for trucking boss
A former trucking executive has been jailed over a fatal crash by one of his drivers.
Optus admits big miss
Optus has admitted significant underreporting of failed 000 calls during a recent outage.
SafeWork issues leaked
SafeWork NSW has been accused of being “timid” and “ineffectual”, with systemic cultural and operational issues.
Slump causes mine concern
The prices of lithium and nickel, once the darlings of the green energy transition, have plummeted.
Doomsday Clock maintains risk
In a reminder of global perils, the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight.
Fortescue facing shift
An ex-PM’s departure could mark a new chapter for Fortescue’s green ambitions.
Melanoma leaders honoured
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer have been jointly named the 2024 Australians of the Year.
New bid for multi-deal
Coal workers could be the first to test the new multi-employer bargaining regime.
Wealth gap widens
Oxfam has revealed alarming statistics on the burgeoning fortunes of the world's richest ...