Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Public investment in Australia’s public education system is below the OECD average.
Outsourcing surges
Reports say the Federal Government is now spending at least $5 billion per year on contractors.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
Harassment linked to dark risk
A new report suggests workplace sexual harassment is linked to increased risk of suicidal behaviour.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
Meter deal charges concern
Privacy concerns have been raised in response to a ‘smart meter’ deal involving tech giant Amazon.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
ANZ predicts business 'grind'
ANZ’s CEO has predicted a raft of business collapses in the middle of calendar 2021.
New creditors left alone
A Senate inquiry into fintech has found that “buy now, pay later” services like Afterpay and Zip should be allowed to self-regulate.
NSW in licence leak fight
The NSW Government is in a standoff with Amazon over a driver's licence data breach.
Spy watch deemed weak
New research suggests oversight of Australia’s spy agencies is weak compared to its Five Eyes allies.
Tehan hints at uni help
The Federal Education Minister has foreshadowed new support for the struggling university sector.
Home Affairs moves on mobiles
The Federal government wants to to confiscate mobile phones in immigration detention.
HRC to review gymnastic abuse
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) will soon run an independent review of abuse allegations at Gymnastics Australia.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
PMs push against super change
Two former Prime Ministers have issued a simultaneous warning about the future of superannuation.
'Caff-nap' backed for night work
The key to staying sharp on nightshift may be the odd combination of coffee followed by a nap.