Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The SA Government is scrapping laws intended to punish companies that exploit workers.
ABC leader sacked
ABC executives have sacked managing director Michelle Guthrie halfway through her term.
ASIC urges climate details
ASIC says Australian companies should do more to disclose risks posed by climate change.
Cilento switch to cost $500k
The move to rename Brisbane’s Lady Cilento Children's Hospital should cost taxpayers up to $500,000.
Drugs firms found stashing cash
Oxfam says pharmaceutical companies avoided paying about $215 million in taxes in Australia each year for the last three years.
Labor backs TPP-11 trade deal
Federal Labor has given up its opposition the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Launderers lean on tech options
Authorities say cryptocurrencies are are among new methods of money laundering by sophisticated criminals.
Law Council warns of weakness
The Law Council says Australia’s decryption laws could make it the weakest link in the ‘Five Eyes’ network.
Schott fires at PM's plans
Energy Security Board chair Kerry Schott has warned the Morrison government against threats to energy companies.
Insurance inquiries closing
Senior counsel assisting the royal commission Rowena Orr is summing up the insurance hearings of the banking royal commission.
PM launches big school boost
A new school funding deal will see Catholic and independent schools receive an extra $4.5 billion.
Top NAB pay could be cut
NAB has adjusted its executive pay packets in response to community concern.
Harassment stats revealed
About a third of people working in public administration report being victims of sexual harassment at work.
Abuse "epidemic" reported
Experts have raised alarm about “an epidemic of child abuse and neglect” in Australia.
ACCC looks at 'unlimited' claims
Telcos have been put on notice to ensure their advertising is clear and transparent.
Aged care commission coming
The Prime Minister has ordered a royal commission into Australia's aged-care sector.
Governments gather for tech panel
All tiers of government have come together for the first Digital Council meeting.
Commission hears sad spy tale
This week’s sessions of the banking royal commission have exposed a litany of dodgy behaviour in the insurance sector.
Skills study shows digital issues
A new report suggests Australia is facing a massive shortage of digital skills in the workplace.