Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The leader of the Victorian Labor Party has avoided comment on more media reports ahead of this week’s union corruption inquiries.
Strikes start as healthy discontent spreads
Western Australian health workers will walk off the job from next week, launching industrial action after the State Government failed to make a new pay offer.
Innes buries lifter-leaner claims in push for more work
The outgoing Australian disability discrimination commissioner has reflected on his years in the role, the state of Australian disability support and workforce, and taken a swipe at the Federal Government.
New definition of 'corrupt' in QLD
Queensland’s new anti-corruption watchdog takes up its charge today, but some have questioned changes they say will render it useless.
Equity check to gauge ingrained imbalance
Australia’s Centre for Gender Equity has developed a diagnostic tool to rate workplaces on their attitudes towards women.
Living Victoria submerges spending against media peek
Suspicion has been raised over the activities of one state government water body, with accusations of sketchy funding and hiring practices.
Science staff run up against unthinking cuts
CSIRO employees are seeking urgent talks with Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane, hoping to preserve hundreds of jobs.
Claims of hasty steps in disability changes
There has been some concern over the speed with which the Federal Government is changing disability support, with some advocates saying it is storming ahead with almost no consultation.
Users click dislike on Facebook's emotional meddling
Facebook is being criticised for a mass emotional manipulation experiment conducted on unwitting users.
Building better mental health in walled-off sector
More than a third of all workers at Australian construction sites believe their workplace is not mentally safe.
Loan change lets lenders take less
The rules on payday loan are being tightened, because the Federal Government says providers are going over the cap on costs.
Bid to give more grounds for refugee refusal
The Federal Government has introduced legislation making it easier to send asylum seekers back to their home countries, while increasing the requirements for them to prove their claims.
Science staff fight taken up nationwide
Staff rallies will continue as CSIRO fights to preserve its ranks.
Talks snag on moves make back door swing easier
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has warned of some nasty intentions in new employment agreement talks with the Federal Government.
Strike foreseen over cuts and 9 minutes' work
An extra nine minutes of work per day could be the final straw for embattled staff at the Australian Tax Office.
Work fight site clears path to calm
An online tool could spell an end to workplace disputes, disagreements, fights and furphies.
Drug moves rub wrong way on Victorian work sites
A string of employers have backed Victorian Government moves to introduce random drug tests on all government consultation sites.
Huge help from fifty new drugs for India
The Indian Health Ministry will provide 50 essential generic medicines, free of cost, from “birth to death” to all Indians, following an incredible social healthcare announcement.
Poor price keeps hitting once rich regions
The Singleton Chamber of Commerce says it has become a victim of the diminished global coal price, with low demand hitting businesses hard in rural New South Wales.
Spy shift to put all internet-users up for probing
The Federal Government will bring a bill to parliament in coming weeks which seeks to give ASIO more abilities to monitor and control digital communication.
Advice adjustments restore small incentive
The Finance Minister says changes to legislation will mean advisers will be able to receive “incentive payments”, not commission.