Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A NSW Government department has defended a $1.2 million bill for indoor plants.
Privilege claims slammed
WA Attorney-General John Quigley has been accused of providing “false and misleading information” to Parliament.
Scientist stereotypes studied
New research suggests the ‘mad scientist’ stereotype could be part of Australia’s STEM shortage.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
AI senses staff comfort
Computer scientists are using artificial intelligence to measure staff comfort and concentration at work.
Blockchain for books tested
Blockchain technology could help Australian book publishers survive and thrive.
Face scans help fire victims
Authorities have used face-scanning technology to verify identities for bushfire payments.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Optus to help legal ID
Optus has been ordered to hand over the details of a customer accused of defamation over a Google review.
FIRB to consider security
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a foreign investment overhaul.
UA predicts decline
New models suggest Australia’s universities could lose $16 billion in revenue between now and 2023.
Jail time in health fraud case
Contractors have been jailed over fraud involving a WA health service.
VicForests logging in breach
The federal court has ruled VicForests breached threatened species laws in a central highlands logging scheme.
Victorian grift uncovered
A Victorian public servant has been found to have directed millions of dollars of work to his own company.
Big fine for pain claims
The Federal Court has fined the makers of Voltaren Osteo Gel $4.5 million for breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
Consumer data scheme continues
Regulators are building a system to allow Australians more access to and power over their data.
Health raise proposed
Economists want those on the medical front line to be rewarded with increased wages.
Lobby links uncovered
Australian researchers have found extensive financial relationships between the leaders of US medical associations and industry.