Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2015
Labor has proposed superannuation tax changes that it says would bring more than $14 billion from over 10 years to the federal coffers.
VET change brings business closer
The Federal Government has announced a new model for Training Product Development as part of ongoing VET reforms.
Abetz rebukes union call for deeper view
Business groups have reacted poorly to a push by unions to change the Fair Work Act.
Careless crash call causes concern
The WA Government wants to impose new maximum penalties for distracted drivers who cause fatal accidents, but some legal experts say they go too far.
Food finding brings call for lower prices
While some support expanding the GST to cover fresh food, research shows lower prices may be more necessary.
Hackers moving higher in bank attacks
The chief of Europol says online thieves are shifting their targets from bank customers to the banks themselves.
Leaks show Sony's VPN crusade
Leaked emails reveal that Sony Pictures has lobbied Netflix to cancel customer accounts for users who access the service via VPN, in places where Netflix has not launched.
State of states swing on housing
Financial reports say the increase in construction activity in New South Wales has made it Australia’s top economic performer.
ANZ pays up for no advice
ANZ will pay back $30 million to thousands of customers wrongly charged for financial planning services.
Ice climbs corporate ladder
Australian businesses leaders have warned that ice addiction is growing among young professionals.
Department redrafts to paint rosy picture
One Commonwealth department report has been re-written 16 times, with claims that the document was redrafted until it said what department bosses wanted to hear.
Pearson pushes for stand-alone recognition
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson wants a separate declaration of Aboriginal recognition as well as any changes to the Australian constitution.
States take lead on domestic violence
Two state governments are taking active steps to help victims of domestic violence.
Dead RET talks take serious toll
Official figures show the renewable energy sector has lost almost 2,500 jobs in the last two years.
Experts push for smarter way to settle
Workplace relations experts say governments must look beyond strikes and industrial action to address the true causes of workplace conflict.
Murder study plots brains' take on guilt
A video game study could show how the human brain justifies murder.
Public/private divide does not split scores
New research shows attending a private school has very little bearing on a student’s results.
Water worries should be white-washed
Trendy Californians are happy to guzzle treated water, but local experts say it will need a re-branding before Australians are excited about recycled supplies.
Corporate approach to boost Indigenous business
A new Chamber of Commerce has been set up to represent more than 2,000 Indigenous businesses and employers.
Jobs dropping in rough iron climate
As the iron ore price continues its rapid decline, hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Welfare computers to step into modern age
The Federal Government will spend $1 billion to replace the Department of Human Services' (DHS) decades old IT system.