Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2018
Mathias Cormann has made his first speech on the public service since the portfolio was added to his finance responsibilities.
Review seeks consistent discrimination
A review into religious protections has recommended schools be able to continue to discriminate on sexual orientation.
Union bails in Labor row
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) has pulled out of the Victorian Trades Hall Council amid bullying claims.
Uni takes on consent recommendations
A review has found over 90 per cent of students sexually harassed on campus at the University of Canberra did not report it.
Water boss rip off revealed
An inquiry has found Goulburn-Murray Water boss Patrick Lennon wrongly spent thousands of dollars of public funds.
Little change in QLD gender split
Queensland's public service is hiring more men than women to executive ranks, despite a push for gender equality.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
Bill issues lead power complaints
Rising power bills and bad customer service are the main drivers of a rise in complaints about electricity providers in Queensland.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
Labour stoush hits solar farm
Construction at Australia's largest photovoltaic (PV) solar farm has been interrupted.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
Scouts make abuse apology
The head of Scouts Australia has apologised to those who suffered sexual abuse.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Sport tapped for STEM boost
A major football club has joined a program to encourage more kids into STEM subjects.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
Corruption committee gets serious
A committee of former judges and corruption fighters has launched plans for a national corruption watchdog.
CPSU threatens Tas. strike
Tasmanian public servants are threatening major strike action over stalled wage negotiations.
ACCC has eyes on conversion
The ACCC will hold an inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services in Australia.
Sanitation standards set
The WHO has launched global guidelines in an effort to set a universal standard for sanitation by 2030.
Union issues casual warning
The CFMEU says coal miners are acting as ‘accessories’ to casual underpayments.