Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The PM says recent moves to give bosses more power over workers will only be temporary.
Social spend suggested
Instead of helping with expensive renovations, the Federal Government is being urged to build social housing.
Workers' comp rorts uncovered
A deep investigation of Australia’s $60 billion workers’ compensation system has uncovered widespread mismanagement.
Google sued over data change
The ACCC is taking legal action against Google over the expanded use of personal data.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
Sentence lands in Ultranet scandal
A former Victoria Education department executive has been sentenced over a $1 million tech fraud.
Adelaide VC resigns
Adelaide University’s vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen has been under investigation for alleged misconduct, and has now resigned due to ill health.
Creativity key to STEM too
A local researcher is pushing for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity.
Hundreds join call for humanity
Hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter calling for efforts to solve the biggest challenges facing humanity.
JobKeeper keeping zombies alive
Liquidators say JobKeeper and other stimuli are keeping zombie businesses alive.
Video game violence reviewed
A new meta-analysis has found no long-term link between violent video games and youth aggression.
Vic. debt revealed
The Victorian budget should return an operating deficit of $7.5 billion in the 2019-20 financial year.
Charges laid over WA amputation
WA has seen its first ever ‘gross negligence’ verdict, the most serious offence possible under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Company charged over Dreamworld deaths
Dreamworld's parent company Ardent Leisure has been charged ...
HRC role made good platform
Federal MP Tim Wilson spent his time as human rights commissioner assisting the IPA and soliciting his own endorsement.
Welfare cuts unveiled
Australians on JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments will have their money cut in coming months.
CSIRO gas links questioned
Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.
Glover-maker faces slavery claims
Authorities have warned rubber gloves vital in the fight against COVID-19 could have been made by slaves.
Kogan slapped for EOFY claims
The Federal Court has found Kogan’s ‘tax time’ promotion was misleading.