Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The federal police union says the proposed anti-corruption commission is just a “protection racket” for MPs.
Record probe launched
A parliamentary committee will examine ‘sloppy record keeping’ in the public service.
Union slams office order
The Social Services Department has been accused of forcing vulnerable staff back to offices.
Billions lost in COVID wake
Research shows Australia has lost 1.3 billion working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberal sex lives questioned
Federal MPs Christian Porter and Alan Tudge have been accused of sexual indiscretions with staffers in Canberra.
NSW seeks gig protection
The NSW Government is looking to improve workplace health and safety for gig economy workers.
Crown labelled 'unsuitable'
Crown says it will open its $2.2 billion casino in Sydney, despite the company facing the cancelation or suspension of its licence.
First charge for interference laws
A Melbourne man has become the first to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
Neighbours numbers impact kids
Experts say growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood may be bad for kids' brains.
RBA outlines new moves
The Reserve Bank laid out five new measures this week, all in an effort to tackle the ongoing financial crisis.
Debt-ridden council suspended
The NSW Government has suspended the Central Coast Council and brought in administrators to deal with its $89 million debt.
NSW to open foreign office
The NSW Government has announced plans to set up a Trade & Investment office in Tokyo.
PC calls for Aboriginal office
The Productivity Commission has called for measures to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the centre of policy evaluation.
Broke firm scheme slows
Hundreds of victims of dodgy businesses are going broke while waiting for a new compensation scheme.
Inaction costs counted
Economists say Australia will lose more than $3 trillion over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed.
Narcissistic leaders love theories
New research has found that the more narcissistic the leader, the higher their interest in leadership theories.
Federal corruption moves loom
The Federal Government has put up a draft version of its planned Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC).
One-man firm gets big deal
A controversial aged care executive has received $1 million in government funding.