Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2017
The WA Police Union has called for a national inquiry into police suicide.
Most ICT jobs survive visa cut
Only five IT jobs have been cut in the Federal Government’s decision to scrap and replace the 457 Visa programme.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Adani backed by Twitter army
An army of Twitter users are pushing suspiciously similar messages in support of Adani’s Carmichael mine plans.
Big blip in job stats
Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.9 per cent, with the creation of 74,500 full time jobs.
Data-retention laws launched
Australia’s metadata retention laws have come into effect, but officials claim they will not be as easily accessible as some suggest.
Green light for new ideas
A new start-up accelerator has started funding exciting renewable energy projects.
Solar rates keep rising
Experts say installation of solar panels is at its highest level in almost five years.
States sorting new Safe Schools
The NSW Government has ditched the Safe Schools sexuality and gender diversity programme.
Victoria lines up Embling expansion
The Victorian Government will spend $70 million improving services for mentally ill people at risk of committing crimes.
Big firms bank on non-payment
The Small Business Ombudsman says too many big companies are leaving smaller firms in the lurch.
Card questions half answered
The Federal Government has failed to name the “community leaders” that it says are calling for the cashless welfare card.
Deep issues at NT agencies
High levels of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment have been revealed in Northern Territory emergency services.
Housing fixes picked apart
An independent economist has warned against rumoured superannuation changes.
India FTA re-awakened
The prime ministers of Australia and India have revived talks on a free trade deal.
Rio responds to tax accusation
Rio Tinto could seek a court challenge in its stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Bank seeks quantum edge
The Commonwealth Bank is looking to get ahead of the risks and opportunities of quantum computing.
Economists aim at gas billions
A new report says the Federal Government could make nearly $3 billion a year by forcing offshore petroleum companies to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export.
Jail time for bus stop scam
A former Victorian senior public servant has been sentenced to eight years' jail for a scam involving over $15 million of taxpayers' money.
Lawyers launch Trump defense
Twitter is suing the US Government over claims that it demanded information on Twitter accounts that oppose President Donald Trump.