Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
NAB scraps outsider scheme
National Australia Bank will no longer pay commissions to people who refer new loans.
AER wants pole fine power
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) wants more powers to fine poles and wires companies.
Call to raise criminal age
Medical experts want the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14.
Hazelwood hike reported
A new report says major power companies have used the closure of Hazelwood to gouge customers.
Insurance costs top worry list
A national survey has found health insurance costs are at the top of the list of household worries.
Politicians seek social crackdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are meeting with tech executives this week.
WA surrogacy needs big update
WA's surrogacy laws have been found to be outdated, discriminatory and need overhauling.
Google hit for search rigging
Google has been fined 1.49 billion euros ($2.38 billion) for disadvantaging rivals on its search platform.
New data scheme looms
A new scheme should give people more access over their personal data, but many are wary about the Government’s big digital ideas.
Tweet sacking case continues
A public servant sacked for tweeting her views faces the High Court this week.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
IPCC deemed conservative
Scientists say the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) could be downplaying global threats.
124 voices call for better deal
Over 100 labour market experts have signed an open letter calling for higher wages.
Migrant report makes big calls
A review has called for jail time for employers who exploit migrant workers.
Paladin probe looks likely
Reports suggest there will be an audit of the way in which the Home Affairs Department hired contractor Paladin on Manus Island.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
ATO report denies "cash grab"
A review has found the ATO’s debt collection processes are not a “cash grab”.
DHS probes its own decision
The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the $423 million contract awarded to the little-known Paladin Group.
Feds ignore mortgage call
The Federal Government has backed away from a banking royal commission's recommendation on mortgage commissions.