Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2016
Choice says there are plans to block websites that do not charge GST.
Offshore contracts rushed, Dutton says
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton admits his department has made mistakes in its handling of contracts for offshore detention centres.
Recently-raided Senator steps down
A Senator targeted in AFP raids wants to spend more time with his family.
Users praise single parent emojis
Single parents and their children are celebrating the inclusion of new single-parent emojis in the new iPhone operating system.
Videos viewed as top tool
A new study has some tips on how health promotion groups can get more online engagement.
$500,000 super switch ditched
The Federal Government has leapt heroically back from the verge of useful retirement system changes.
Coal closure damage downplayed
New research suggests Australia could phase out coal production without taking a massive economic hit.
OECD figures show high class sizes
A new global education report has found Australian class sizes are higher than average, but the Government insists standards are not lower.
Palmer's case continues after affidavit fail
The Federal Court examination of the collapse of the Queensland Nickel refinery will continue, after a failed bid to stop it.
Rural shift costs still covered
Barnaby Joyce is not releasing the cost-benefit analysis for moving 175 public servants from Canberra to Armidale.
Sims backs gas links
The ACCC says it makes sense for Australia’s various gas network to be connected to each other.
Tas. workers hold out for more
Tasmanian public sector unions say workers are “insulted and disrespected” by their latest pay offer.
Army offshoring outrages Senator
Nick Xenophon says Australian soldiers will soon be decked out in the cheapest dress uniforms China can make.
Get Qualified going to court
The ACCC is taking action against a training college that promised to turn peoples’ experience into qualifications.
Report slams WorkSafe incentives
Victoria’s Ombudsman says the state's workers' compensation system is failing and needs to be fixed.
Software swindle gets AG's tick
A limited review has found nothing to worry about in the relationship between Parakeelia and the Liberal Party.
ANZ fixing self-reported rip
ANZ says it has refunded nearly 400,000 customers almost $29 million after catching itself charging dodgy fees.
Union slams school-funding plans
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has launched a war of words over the Federal Government’s latest education plan.
Heads reflect on stymied pay talks
Some Australian Public Sector leaders are sick of negotiating at a snail’s pace.
LNP equality unlikely
John Howard says the Liberal Party is unlikely to reach equal gender representation in Parliament, because women are busy caring.