Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2017
Experts say we need to ask difficult questions about how to reduce the number of Australian children in out-of-home care.
Swiss vote for power switch
Swiss voters have backed billions of dollars in subsidies for renewable energy and a ban on new nuclear plants.
Visa change risks local research
Medical research could already be suffering under Australia’s new visa laws.
Wikipedia joins fair use fight
Wikipedia has changed its Australian front page to raise awareness of copyright reform.
Anti-bullying classes kept
South Australia has launched its own version of the Safe Schools anti-bullying program.
Lid lifts on big tax grift
ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston has been accused of conspiring to “defraud the Commonwealth”.
Cashless card progress slowing
Plans to expand the cashless welfare card scheme could struggle to pass Parliament.
Family violence survey launched
A new survey hopes to get a picture of the workers who interact with family violence.
Referendum question forming
Linda Burney wants the referendum to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution to be “winnable”.
Banks call for inquiry
Australian banks are now calling for an inquiry, amid calls for an inquiry into the banks.
Cameras and bans among Uber plans
Uber drivers may have to install security cameras in their cars ...
Unions want jail for stolen pay
A key figure in Australia’s unions wants bosses who underpay workers jailed.
'WannaCry' worms its way worldwide
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
E-health helped by new money
Last week’s budget papers included some significant money for projects at the intersection of health and technology.
Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
Victoria combines privacy and FOI
Victoria has collapsed its privacy commission and freedom of information office into a new information office.
Banks respond to looming changes
The Federal Government has unveiled a range of moves to make the banking system more competitive.