Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Personal income tax will be cut by $144 billion over the next seven years after the Senate approved the Government's progressive income tax cuts.
Apple fined over repair claim
Apple has been fined $9 million for making false or misleading representations about faulty iPhones and iPads.
Dreamworld hearings begin
The coronial inquiry into the deaths of four people at Dreamworld gets underway this week.
WorkCover issues attendance note
Safety authorities have warned bosses against attending their employees’ medical checks.
Charges over Chevron tirade
A CFMEU official has been fined more than $50,000 after swearing at workers.
Defence fights outsource issue
Defence is struggling to deal with its outsourced IT service providers making undocumented changes.
Academic issues in skeptic sacking
Academics at James Cook University (JCU) are reportedly avoiding using their staff emails after the the sacking of climate change skeptic Peter Ridd.
Feds concerned language lacking
The English language requirements for people seeking permanent residency could change ...
Gas firm gets big bid
Australia's largest gas network operator APA has received a $13 billion takeover bid.
Unemployment drops to 5.4 per cent
The unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest rate since November last year.
Robo-debt to be reviewed again
A new investigation into Centrelink’s robo-debt recovery program has been announced this week.
FWC wants clearer deals
The Fair Work Commission says the “torturous” language of industrial awards needs to be improved.
Job sites hit by PageUp breach
Major firms are pulling pages provided by recruitment company PageUp after reports client data may have been compromised.
Women wanted for STEM gap
Authorities want women to help fill a shortage in homegrown engineering skill.
FWC makes Home Affairs order
A new deal will see some Department of Home Affairs staff receive a 7 per cent pay rise, nearly five years after their last increase.
Tech plant slammed in labour report
Tech giant Amazon and manufacturer Foxconn have been criticised over harsh working conditions at a plant in China.
Bank bosses face cartel charge
The ACCC this week laid charges against some of the top figures in Australian banking.
Economist issues debt warning
While Australia’s economic position grows, some economists say tough times are on the horizon.
Big merger shows little benefit
The benefits of a major federal department merger have not been proven.