Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
New figures show there is almost $18 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation accounts held by super funds or the ATO.
Male teachers face extinction
The proportion of male teachers is dropping so rapidly that there will be none in 50 years’ time, a new study finds.
Students told to speak to FWC
Fair Work wants to hear from international students who may be getting ripped off by their employers.
Victoria lowering donation limits
The Victorian Government says it will lower the cap on political donations and campaign funding.
ABCC boss resigns
Labor is trying to make a big deal out of the resignation of ABCC boss Nigel Hadgkiss.
Union warns of super risk
A new report warns of the effect that workers being forced out of enterprise bargaining will have on Australian super funds.
Court rules on union block
The CFMEU and union officials will pay over $2 million in penalties over unlawful industrial action.
APRA launches cultural probe
APRA is launching cultural investigations into Australian financial institutions.
CCI issues WA tax warning
A WA business lobby says the Government's payroll tax increases will lead to the loss of 1,300 jobs.
Regulator circling CBA
ASIC chair Greg Medcraft says the corporate watchdog still has “plenty of time” to take action against Commonwealth Bank.
Call for whistleblower rewards
A parliamentary committee has found not only should whistleblowers be protected ...
Changes to aid media monoliths
The Federal Government has secured the votes it needs for significant changes to Australian media law.
Minister fears school sex effect
A Tasmanian Government minister says “gay and lesbian sexual activity” will be taught in schools if the Marriage Act is changed.
New bill to let more businesses crowdfund
The Government is moving to allow start-up businesses to crowdfund.
UN slams lack of Gap progress
The United Nations says Australia has made “woefully inadequate” progress on Closing the Gap.
Black lung response backed
The Queensland Government has moved to accept most of the recommendations made by its black lung committee.
McArthur claims slammed
Analysts have poked holes in Glencore’s claims about the McArthur River zinc-lead mine in the Northern Territory.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Gig shifts missing super
Gig economy workers like Uber drivers and Airtaskers are missing out on superannuation, an industry lobby says.