Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2015
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
'Mx' mooted as neutral term
Gender equality groups are pushing for ‘Mx’ to become an acceptable title for people who identify as neither male nor female.
Chimp trial could brings us closer to cousins
An Australian philosopher and ethics expert says granting chimpanzees ‘personhood’ could build stronger bonds between humans and other animals.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
Slave wages and deadly conditions in fruit furore
Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.
$200m to overhaul apprenticeships
The Federal Government says a new $200 million annual investment will improve the state of Australia’s apprenticeship system.
Dementia dangers grow on lack of response
One person is diagnosed with dementia every six minutes - about 1,800 new cases per week - and experts say Australian workplaces are not equipped to deal with the rising numbers.
EA pays for no-refund play
One of the world’s largest video game companies, EA (Electronic Arts), will refund its Australian customers after it was found to have breached consumer law.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Piracy bill will block opponents
Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.