Archived News for Human Resource Professionals

The Queensland Services Union wants a better look at the Mackay Regional Council’s new private consulting partnership.

NAB first of four to pay for poor fee claims

A settlement could be on the way that would see about 30,000 NAB customers share in up to $40 million in compensation.

Victoria's dodgy education dealings laid out

New revelations have woken up debate over a former Victorian Labor government's IT project, with reports that education department officials had shares in and even took jobs with the company given a $60 million government contract.

Health among concerns as SA factories slow

Domestic violence, crime, suicide have all been highlighted as potential consequences of the decline of Australian manufacturing.

Strike averted as Union ties down tugboat deal

Strikes at the Port Hedland port have been called off, with a deal reached between unions and Teekay Shipping.

Tech world forms new front to fight Ebola

The tech world is looking to aid the fight against Ebola, as the outbreak nears its 5000^th fatality.

Corruption claims could linger to election day

Victorian authorities are looking into claims of corruption in the state’s Liberal Party.

Pro-coal local climate stands against IPCC's call

The Federal Government has admonished the Opposition for some strong comments on the future of the coal industry.

SA service's concerns on tenure allayed

South Australia’s Commissioner for Public Sector Employment has rejected claims that a recent wage offer removed tenure for public servants.

Age the forgotten page in discrimination law

Experts warn that many job advertisements may actually be in breach of human rights law.

More top places being taken by men

A new survey says the number of female top-level executives has dropped.

Unemployed deployed to help Tuggerah avoid decline

The Federal Government’s Green Army has been mobilised, and one of its first missions will see young unemployed people helping to restore the Tuggerah Lakes in New South Wales.

Corruption claims fly as union probe launched

A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.

FIFO risk soars while response still grounded

Queensland local governments say they have heard no response from the Federal Government about a damning fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mine workforce report, and something must be done.

Papers seek fast track to new jobs and industries

The Australian Government wants experts and insiders to inform the future of its vocational training subsidies.

Silence on complaints could see captions closed

There is concern that TV stations will no longer have to caption their programs, in a move that could cut off large parts of the deaf and hearing-impaired community.

Bill gives principals say on criminal kids

A new Queensland Government Education bill has gone further than recommended, allowing principals to judge the criminal history of new enrolments.

Expert views on funding moves as Direct Action fires up

The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.

While whistles are needed, Cormann won't commit

With consumer confidence in financial advice in a pretty rough state, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says its new Office of the Whistleblower will allow insiders to fight back.