Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Researchers want robots to detect emotions in human speech to enable more natural conversations.
TPG 5G build blocked
TPG has stopped work on its mobile network because of a government ban on Huawei equipment.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Unemployment drops to 2011 levels
Unemployment dipped down to 5 per cent in December despite soft economic conditions.
Cops keep eyes off data
Queensland’s police service and freedom of information watchdog have blocked citizens from accessing their own data.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Influence alleged in ATO case
A former ATO boss has been accused of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Regulators wined and dined
Staff at Australia’s corporate and consumer watchdogs are accepting gifts and hospitality from the industries they regulate.
Attenborough urges action
Sir David Attenborough has told economic leaders that the planet faces destruction without proper climate change responses.
Gig economy faces tax crackdown
The Federal Government is looking at mandatory income reporting for Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and others in the gig economy.
Australia's richest grow richer
The top 1 per cent of Australians are now wealthier than the bottom 70 per cent combined.
BHP accused of underpayment
The WA Government claims mining company BHP has been underpaying iron ore royalties for years.
Farm site privacy questioned
Animal rights advocates have created a website detailing the location and contact details of Australian farms.
Greens aim at disabled segregation
A new plan seeks to stop disabled people being segregated from mainstream life by physical barriers.
Private power costs counted
New research suggests the privatised electricity sector costs Australian households over $200 per year.
Tesla trims workforce
Electric and self-driving car-maker Tesla is cutting 7 per cent of its workforce.
Aged care commission begins
The aged care royal commission has begun, and families of victims are being urged to bravely speak up.