Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Bluescope boss faces cartel claims
A former senior BlueScope Steel executive faces jail time over an alleged attempt to rig global steel prices.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
ACCC to investigate big four
The Federal Government has called on the ACCC to investigate the banking sector‘s refusal to pass on interest rate cuts.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
Medevac repeal resisted
Authorities want senators to block the government's bid to repeal medical evacuation legislation for refugees.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
IMF urges green goals
The $1 trillion International Monetary Fund (IMF) says almost anything would be worth trying in the effort to address climate change.
Insolvency inquiry launched
The small business ombudsman is running an inquiry into dodgy insolvency practices.
Medibank gets Shonky gong
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Nobel nod questioned
Controversy has erupted over the awarding of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.
Sub plans slip out
The French company building Australia’s new submarines may have accidentally tweeted yet-to-be-announced plans.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Home service investigated
The National Home Doctor Service is being investigated over its doctors' Medicare billing.
Industry wants tech-watchdog
The telecommunications watchdog has backed the idea of an ombudsman for digital platforms.
Mine mistake gives false hope
Hundreds of workers have been left distraught by a NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) blunder.
Visa outsource slammed
Migration groups warn that outsourcing the visa platform is a disaster in waiting.
ANU issues hack report
Details have been revealed about a highly sophisticated cyber attack on the ANU.