Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2017
An important Northern Territory alcohol treatment program has been placed under special administration.
States split in budget response
There has been a mixed reaction from the states to the federal budget, linked largely to the political allegiances of state governments.
Union muted amid big PS cuts
WA Premier Mark McGowan has launched a $500,000 review of the state’s public sector.
Email rage sacking backed
The FWC says Murdoch University was justified in dismissing an employee who sent vicious expletive-laden emails to the ABS.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Underpants dismissal appealed
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
Blackout payback questioned
Tens of thousands of Adelaide householders and businesses will miss out on compensation payments for last year’s blackouts.
Plain packs win celebrated
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
RBA boss issues debt warning
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says wage growth needs to increase to help the Australian economy become more resilient to issues of burgeoning household debt.
DIBP bill brings militarisation claims
Immigration has spent over $200,000 on guns since 2014, amid claims it is militarising ...
Embattled HRC boss awarded
Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs has won a freedom of speech award.
GST re-think launched
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered an independent inquiry into the carve-up of GST revenue.
School money reshuffled
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for ‘Gonski 2.0’, a re-jig of recent school funding models.
Uni money tightened
University students will pay up to $3600 more for their degrees under a proposed tertiary education overhaul.
QLD cracks down on dodgy operators
Rogue operators will be targeted by Queensland’s new regulations for labour hire companies.
Airtasker submits to standards
Airtasker has agreed to minimum working conditions for its service providers.