Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A new report says perceived corruption in Australia’s public service may have wiped $72 billion from the national economy.
Feds start wine fight
The Federal Government has launched formal action against Canada over wine imports.
PS wage deals will pinch
A new report says public servants' wage rises will fail to keep pace with growing inflation.
First-years to feel uni cuts
Universities Australia says around 10,000 university places will go unfunded this year due to budget cuts.
Experts douse EBA expectations
Economists say workers on EBAs should not expect to see big pay rises anytime soon.
ICAC sticks by whistleblower claim
SA’s corruption watchdog appears unlikely to support Nick Xenophon’s plan to pay whistleblowers.
New fund for safe workplaces
The Victorian Government has launched the $17 million WorkSafe, WorkWell initiative.
New site for banking inquiry
Unions are preparing to collect the public’s stories of banking misconduct, fraud and criminal activity ...
Google upset at visa change
Google says it has had to change its recruitment plans after the Federal Government's 457 visa changes.
Microsoft paying missed tax
Microsoft Australia has paid an extra $39 million in tax following an ATO audit.
BIS says low rates create 'zombies'
A giant ‘bank for banks’ says low interest rates are creating ‘zombie firms’.
Pay fight saving millions
The CPSU says the Federal Government is trying to save money by dragging out pay negotiations.
Survey used to plug federal ICAC
A survey of the federal public sector has found 5 per cent have seen some kind of misconduct.
High fine rate for dole scheme
A federal work-for-the-dole scheme has issued over 350,000 fines to its participants in just two years.
New site for childcare scammers
The Federal Government has launched an online register of childcare centres that “rort the system”.
Feds defend huge outside spend
The Federal Government has defended the hundreds of millions it has spent on management consultants.
Pay fight finds new home
The launch of the new Home Affairs agency has been far from a fresh start ...
PC says bush push not enough
The Productivity Commission says decentralisation is not a fix for struggling regional economies.
457 fears in new TPP
Unions have issued a warning about the new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Expert urges safety rethink
An expert on women’s rights and safety says sexual harassment in the workplace should be treated as an OHS issue.