Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Miners and other big businesses face new union resilience following Labor’s IR changes.
Migration tweaks outlined
Labor has resisted slashing overall migration, announcing changes that focus largely on foreign students.
New head for ATO
APS veteran Rob Heferen is set to assume the role of Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Drink giant shaken down
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has emerged victorious in a legal battle against PepsiCo over royalty taxes.
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
PISA stats show slides
The latest PISA data shows half of Australian 15-year-olds are falling below expected mathematics standards.
Debt fixes pushed
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has told agencies to quickly fix thousands of unlawfully miscalculated welfare debts.
Secret decisions slammed
Victoria's Ombudsman has issued a report condemning the “creeping politicisation” of the state's public service.
Top minds bail on X
A new survey shows Australian scientists are leaving Elon Musk’s social media platform.
Big fine for labour breach
A labour hire company has received the largest penalty in the history of Australian labour hire licensing law.
NSW reviving IR court
The NSW parliament has passed laws aimed at improving workers' wages and conditions.
University pay issues counted
Analysis by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) estimates $159 million in wage theft within the Australian university sector.
Combo bill criticised
The Albanese Government has been criticised for combining changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax with a bill to avoid a new PwC scandal.
Security overhaul outlined
Parts of Australia's National Security Information Act have been described as “unnecessary and oppressive”.
Hopes pinned to new threat
ASIC is threatening criminal sanctions in its response to the PwC scandal.