Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Australian Academy of Science wants to bring science and industry together to guide digital transformation.
Big fine for employee abuse
A Melbourne security company and its director have been fined $116,250 for abusing staff.
Medibank sued over denial claims
The ACCC is taking Medibank Private to court for allegedly denying benefits to over 800 members that they were entitled to claim.
New call for corruption court
As an emerging scandal engulfs NSW Labor, calls are beginning for a federal corruption court.
Carnegie calls for more
Ailing wave energy firm Carnegie Clean Energy has made a final bid for survival.
Coal deal carries Paris provision
The new United Wambo open cut coal ‘super pit’ for NSW’s Hunter Valley has been approved with export conditions.
God reigns over other rights
The Federal Government’s draft religious discrimination laws have been accused of privileging faith above all else.
Home Affairs fairly unhappy
An internal survey paints a bleak picture of morale at the Home Affairs Department.
Land council seeks Chinese funds
One of Australia’s major Indigenous land councils wants Chinese investment into Aboriginal land in the NT.
ANZ exec in 'manhandling' claim
A senior ANZ executive appears to have been promoted after a female analyst complained he had “manhandled” her.
BlueScope to face collusion claims
BlueScope Steel is being sued for allegedly colluding to rig steel prices.
Premium visas up for review
The Federal Government wants a “better deal” out of a visa scheme that allows the rich to buy their way into the country.
Andrews plugs space jobs
Questions have been asked about the ability of Australia’s new space agency to create jobs.
Council allows defamation defence
Local governments are allowing ratepayer money to be used to fund defamation action against members of the public.
Senator reveals Pezzullo's praise
Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo has complimented the AFP for its raid on journalist Annika Smethurst.
La Trobe plugs high-tech changes
La Trobe University is pushing to become Victoria's first carbon-neutral tertiary facility.
Official look at Chinese influence
A new Federal Government taskforce will look at Chinese influence at Australian universities.
Survey shows major issues in SA
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has revealed a culture of bullying and sexual harassment in the state’s public service.
ABS re-thinking data duration
The ABS may re-examine how long it keeps Census names, addresses and other data.
Big lobby gets power money
The Federal Government has paid a lobby to help small businesses navigate the energy market.
Feds want tech terror measures
The Federal Government has announced it will look at ISP-level site-blocking of ‘dangerous material’.