Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Commonwealth Bank has become first major bank to face criminal charges following the banking royal commission.
Drug tests questioned
Experts have slammed the Federal Government’s plan to drug test welfare recipients.
Redress list grows
Hundreds of sites including churches, schools and community groups have now joined the national redress scheme for victims of child sex abuse.
Council corruption risks high
A damning report has revealed a high risk of corruption within local government in Victoria.
Justice corruption revealed
Six staff members from Queensland's Youth Justice Department have been sacked over corruption claims.
Outsourcing deemed "cost-effective"
Services Australia has defended the extensive outsourcing of work.
Press permission questioned
Australia's peak legal body has criticised the Morrison government's attempt to improve press freedom.
Vic. hospitals hacked
Authorities have scrambled to respond after Victorian hospital computer networks were hacked in a ransomware attack.
Robo-debt run continues
Centrelink says it will run about 500,000 robo-debt reviews each year, despite calls to scrap the program.
ATO going for details
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says it is going over every tax return lodged, looking for incorrect and fraudulent claims.
Green costs off-putting
Most people appear to believe that environmental sustainability will hamper quality of life.
Fine could follow WA escape
The private operator of WA’s prisons could face a $100,000 fine after a violent serial offender escaped.
Influence additions urged
Hundreds of Australia’s biggest companies have been asked to join the Foreign Influence Transparency Register.
ADF sees climate risks
An increase in natural disasters caused by climate change will stretch the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), according to Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell.
Lobby jobs harm health
Experts say the revolving door between politics and big lobbies can be bad for our health.
Morrison dodges awkward talks
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has boldly avoided a global climate summit, spending time with the McDonald’s burger menu instead.
ASX insider trading 'rife'
A new report has slammed company directors for insider trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Awards plug gender efforts
Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised this week for their efforts to improve gender equity and diversity.