Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Construction at Australia's largest photovoltaic (PV) solar farm has been interrupted.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
Scouts make abuse apology
The head of Scouts Australia has apologised to those who suffered sexual abuse.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Sport tapped for STEM boost
A major football club has joined a program to encourage more kids into STEM subjects.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
Corruption committee gets serious
A committee of former judges and corruption fighters has launched plans for a national corruption watchdog.
CPSU threatens Tas. strike
Tasmanian public servants are threatening major strike action over stalled wage negotiations.
ACCC has eyes on conversion
The ACCC will hold an inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services in Australia.
Sanitation standards set
The WHO has launched global guidelines in an effort to set a universal standard for sanitation by 2030.
Union issues casual warning
The CFMEU says coal miners are acting as ‘accessories’ to casual underpayments.
Ai Group gives backdoor warning
Experts say legislation to expand surveillance into telecommunication devices could create “systemic weakness or vulnerability”.
Heavy warnings in bank report
An interim report from the banking royal commission carries some strong criticism of the financial services sector and government regulators.
Inpex shipment to sail soon
The multi-billion dollar Inpex-Icthys gas project will soon make its first shipment of gas to Japan.
NDIS underspend questioned
A key economist says NDIS underspending could hit $5 billion by the end of the financial year.
Tariff trial reviewed
A new study has reviewed the impact of electricity tariff structure changes on vulnerable households.
Royal report looms
The banking royal commission's interim report will soon be released to the public.
STEM study shows gender split
Patterns have been observed in academic grades of 1.6 million students, showing that girls and boys perform very similarly in STEM.
Agencies want new push for balance
Advocates say progress toward gender equality in Australia has stalled.