Archived News for Human Resource Professionals

The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) must pay around $9 million in damages and legal costs to Boral after the union's boycott of the construction company was ruled illegal.

Chevron shifting could be in billions

The world's biggest trade union says US energy giant Chevron has been profit-shifting to drive down the tax it pays in Australia.

Experts warn about unchecked corruption

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says companies in both countries are too laid back about corruption, bribery and fraud.

Mining boss digs into women's working issues

Former BHP executive Libby Lyons has been appointed director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

Workplace drug study finds good help lacking

New studies show workplace drug and alcohol policies work, comprehensive policies really work – but mandatory testing alone does not.

Anti-lobbying moves for more SA integrity

New laws have been tabled for SA Parliament consideration that seek to restrict the rapid movement of Senior Public Servants into political lobbying roles.

Bendigo meeting ended by bellowing bigots

Ignorance flooded Bendigo streets last night, as a tide of anti-Muslim sentiment forced councillors to leave a meeting under police guard.

Councils canvas for Syrian intake

Queensland councils are seeking feedback from their residents as to how many Syrian refugees they can take in.

CPSU takes new terms to the table

Negotiations have started between the Victorian branch of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and the State Government.

Big hit for low-income hinges on budget plans

New figures suggest growth in living standards will dramatically slow in the coming decade, and actually decline for the country's most disadvantaged people.

Disability deals bring great aid for two states

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is helping more states get National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds.

Migrant community contains untapped innovation

New research has identified the migrant community as an untapped source of innovation and entrepreneurship.

New scheme for STEM gender boost

This week has seen the launch of the first Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

WA lays out vital violence plan

Western Australia’s Department for Child Protection has unveiled its Family and Domestic Violence action plan, in the hope of strengthening interventions against men who are violent or abusive to women and children.

China deal stance starts Shorten's run to poll

Extensive media reports this week say the CFMEU is banking on Bill Shorten to win the next election, amid fears the LNP would try to shut the union down if re-elected.

Young surgeons speak of abhorent treatment

Research from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has found a widespread culture of bullying and sexual harassment among surgeons.

Scullion plugs Indigenous help in ChAFTA

Nigel Scullion says the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement will have a positive effect on Indigenous communities.

Abetz absent while big strikes loom

Workers from Human Services, the Tax Office, Border Force and Employment departments plan to walk off the job on September 15, saying they have been “low-balled” by new enterprise agreements.

Outspoken CCA chair steps down

Bernie Fraser has resigned as chairman of the Climate Change Authority (CCA).

Soccer stars sit-out training for pay fight

The Australian women’s soccer team - the Matildas - have withdrawn from a Sydney training camp amid a breakdown in talks over the pay dispute with the FFA.