Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Polling suggests Australians support a low emissions target over an ETS ...
DHS rejects $150,000 suggestion
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has rejected some very expensive advice on how to improve its services.
ABS arms itself against failure
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is bringing in the big guns to help out with the 2021 Census after last year's disastrous national survey.
Brandis starts decryption mission
The Australian government wants to force tech companies to show that their systems can decrypt communications.
Powerful papers outline middle ground
The long-awaited Finkel review has been released, offering a blueprint for Australia’s energy future.
ABA wants better checks
The Australian Bankers' Association has published a new “conduct background check protocol”.
DHS fighting excessive sickness
The CPSU says DHS workers should not have to tell their bosses why they are taking sick leave.
Local schools rise in ranking
Five Australian universities have made the top 50 in a new QS higher education ranking.
CSIRO sees big things for blockchain
Data61 has reviewed blockchain tech for government and industry...
Australian slavery laws coming
Federal Labor wants legislation to force companies to make sure they are not linked to slavery.
BHP backs itself against activism
BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has implored investors to back the current management amid fierce investor activism.
Carmichael gets green light
Adani’s Carmichael mine is going ahead, with the Indian mining giant giving the green light to the first stage of the $16 billion megamine.
High-tech desks could help
Office workers who use sit-stand or treadmill desks could be more productive and attentive with fewer signs of workplace stress than their sedentary chair-dwelling colleagues.
Penalty change made progressively
Reduced Sunday penalty rates will be phased in over the next few years.
PM launches Chinese influence check
Malcolm Turnbull has ordered an inquiry into Chinese government influence in Australia.
Big firms building power buffer
Telstra is protecting itself from power price rises by backing the construction of a $100 million solar farm in northern Queensland.
Macdonald jailed on coal deal
Former NSW Labor MP Ian Macdonald has been sentenced to up to 10 years’ jail for wilful misconduct in public office.
CPA boss defends big pay
CPA Australia boss Alex Malley has been called to defend his $1.8 million pay packet.
CDP scheme slammed
Aboriginal leader and Labor senator Pat Dodson says the Community Development Programme (CDP) work-for-the-dole scheme is a “national shame”.
Indigenous focus urged for APS
A leading Aboriginal public service figure says the APS should make Indigenous employment “core business”.