Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2018
Australians should be taxed to “fund the health, education and transport services we need”, according to an open letter from 46 other high-profile signatories.
STEMM gap set to last
Research shows that without further interventions, the gender gap in STEMM is very likely to persist for generations.
Court backs freedom of tweets
The sacking of a public servant for her views on asylum seeker policy has been ruled unlawful.
Advisors lacking academic backing
The financial services royal commission has heard just over a third of financial advisers hold a related university degree.
AFP lets leaks slide
The AFP has laid no charges after investigating the bumbling loss of hundreds of sensitive cabinet documents.
ATO chief seeks image improvement
ATO chief Chris Jordan says the agency is very keen to restore public confidence.
Canterbury GM faces ICAC claims
A corruption inquiry in NSW has heard a council general manager was “blackmailed” into hiring a planning director.
NBN issues soar
An official report reveals complaints about the NBN soared more than 200 per cent over the last six months of last year.
QLD prostitutes want protection
Queensland sex workers say current laws force them to decide between working legally and working safely.
Union wraps Home Affairs claim
The CPSU is making its final arguments this week in the closing stages of a Fair Work battle ...
WGEA urges home-time for men
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) says employers should allow men more time at home.
IRC calls off prison strikes
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) has ordered striking prison officers to return to work.
Rail firm claims 'misleading' deal
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.
New CBA CEO opens with apology
On his first day, the new CEO of Commonwealth Bank has apologised for the banks past “failures”.
Overseas students bring billions
International education contributed a record $32.2 billion to the Australian economy in 2017, the latest trade figures reveal.
Executive representation slammed
There is a “dismal” lack of cultural diversity across government and the private sector, according to new research.
ATO insiders allege revenue drive
ATO whistle-blowers have alleged the department is revenue-driven and targets small businesses that are less likely to complain.
Hospital body cameras in safety bid
Townsville Hospital is introducing body cameras to protect staff.
Big task for AUSTRAC head
New AUSTRAC chief Nicole Rose says there is a shocking level of money laundering in the economy.
School gaps hit GDP
A new report has found educational inequality is widening the gap between rich and poor.