Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - February, 2017
Social fund to back emerging enterprise
The Victorian government has put up $5 million to fund social enterprise projects.
Vic teacher strike lining up
Victorian teachers are preparing to strike to break stalled pay and workload negotiations.
Little love for rural moves
Federal public servants are not keen on the Tax Office’s NSW central coast sabbatical deal.
Experts urge action on fat
Health experts say the lack of a strong approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’.
Viral success under scientific lense
Researchers have looked at what makes social media activism work.
'Robo-debt' kept in the dark
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is refusing to give up details of its ‘robo-debt’ scheme.
Broadband confusion widespread
The ACCC says 80 per cent of consumers are confused about broadband speed information.
Health buying ill-understood
Queensland Health’s purchasing practices have been slammed in a new review.
Jail time for smart lock fraud
Sydney tech boss Andrew Sigalla has been sentenced to ten years in jail.
Political twists cloud energy fix
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refined his line of attack on renewable energy.
Protest risk cited in FOI silence
The Federal Government agency looking at Adani’s $1 billion loan request will not have to give details to the public.
Hunt signs insurance hike
The cost of private health insurance for Australian families is on the rise.
Money lost in savings measure
1.5 million Australians will see a reduction in Family Tax Benefit (FTB) supplements after changes proposed this week.
Racist views seen rising
A new survey shows an increasing number of people think Australia is a racist country.
Turnbull returns IAC
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has rebuilt the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC).
DHS micro-strikes lined up
There could be some interruption to government services next week, as one of the biggest federal departments takes strike action.
Moreton microphones raise concern
Queensland’s privacy commissioner has “grave concerns” about hundreds of cameras and listening devices being rolled out ...
WA case could spark change
A new interpretation of native title law could have far-reaching implications.
NT takes up predecessor's plan
The NT government has reinstated a popular tradies scheme, after months of rejecting it.