Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Fair Work Ombudsman says it has recovered $731,648 in unpaid wages for 780 workers at a number of metro-based food businesses.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
High court rules on class funding
A recent High Court decision is creating uncertainty about some significant class actions.
Mine death prompts report call
A worker’s death has increased pressure on the Queensland Government to release the findings of ...
Nurse murder inquiry begins
An inquest into the murder of a nurse in 2016 could lead to new measures for the safety of medical personnel.
Guilty plea expected in WA
A former senior public servant at the centre of a WA corruption scandal is expected to plead guilty ...
Moreton Mayor charged with misconduct
A Queensland mayor has been stood down after being charged with two counts of misconduct in public office.
Males make positive claims
Male scientists appear to frame their research findings more positively than female scientists, according to new research.
Details key in job-matching
What is your ideal job? New research suggests the subtleties of different occupations could be key ...
Doctors back local torture victim
A joint letter from over 100 doctors urges Australia to protect imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
ACCC to gain tech powers
The market power of Facebook and Google will soon be subject to a digital code of conduct.
Heads roll over NT blackout
The NT Government has fired the bosses of both Power and Water Corporation and Territory Generation over their “unacceptable” response to an eight-hour blackout in Alice Springs.
ICAC says Marshall 'angry' at report
SA Premier Steven Marshall has allegedly criticised the release of a report into potential health department corruption.
'Blackout' prevents donation disclosure
A former NSW Labor MP says an “alcoholic blackout” has prevented him from remembering who he gave a bag of donation forms and possibly cash to after a fundraising dinner at the centre of a corruption inquiry.
ASIC watching green risks
ASIC has launched a new climate change risk surveillance program for Australia’s biggest companies.
CCC drops Gold Coast probe
Queensland’s corruption watchdog will not pursue charges against Gold Coast council officials.
Gambling probe proposed
Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Reverend Tim Costello want a royal commission into gambling and sports betting.
VET fee wipe continues
The Federal Government is still in the process of wiping almost $500 million in dodgy VET fees.