Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2018
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
High WA Health payouts questioned
Details of large payouts have emerged in the case of three former WA Health staffers involved in a decade-long corruption scandal.
Musk matters take toll on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given what appears to have been a costly interview.
NBN ditches price split
NBN chief Bill Morrow has backpedalled on charges that could have seen regional customers paying more for broadband services.
Union hit with cartel charge
Criminal charges have been laid against the CFMMEU and its ACT secretary over alleged cartel conduct.
Consultants face "dairy" claim
The big four consultancy firms have faced questions at a parliamentary inquiry this week.
RBA boss slams banks
Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe is appalled by the behaviour of Australia's banks.
Veterans fight to fit in
A new survey shows some Australian veterans are struggling to find a place at university.
CSIRO chief to welcome women
CSIRO’s new chief scientist says she will push for more diversity in the research sector.
Serco's new prison prompts concern
Prison advocates are concerned about a new, fully-private women’s prison in Queensland.
Adani spill details revealed
Conservationists have gained access to documents that coal giant Adani tried hard to keep hidden.
NEG limping ahead
The Coalition has managed to reach basic consensus on a Nation Energy Guarantee (NEG) ...
Monsanto to pay for cancer link
Pesticide giant Monsanto has been ordered to make a massive payout ...
Chinese 5G links alleged
Reports this week link potential suppliers of equipment to Australia’s 5G network to China’s Communist Party.
NAB 'no service' revealed
National Australia Bank has issued an apology after being picked apart this week at the banking royal commission.
Suncorp offloading insurance
Suncorp Group has become the latest bank to sell its life insurance arm.
Contractor clauses lauded
The Department of Finance has been acknowledged for efforts to pay its subcontractors on time.
DHS gets private padding
Centrelink is using private contractors to double the number of people answering calls.