Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - January, 2019
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Influence alleged in ATO case
A former ATO boss has been accused of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Regulators wined and dined
Staff at Australia’s corporate and consumer watchdogs are accepting gifts and hospitality from the industries they regulate.
Attenborough urges action
Sir David Attenborough has told economic leaders that the planet faces destruction without proper climate change responses.
Gig economy faces tax crackdown
The Federal Government is looking at mandatory income reporting for Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and others in the gig economy.
Australia's richest grow richer
The top 1 per cent of Australians are now wealthier than the bottom 70 per cent combined.
BHP accused of underpayment
The WA Government claims mining company BHP has been underpaying iron ore royalties for years.
Farm site privacy questioned
Animal rights advocates have created a website detailing the location and contact details of Australian farms.
Greens aim at disabled segregation
A new plan seeks to stop disabled people being segregated from mainstream life by physical barriers.
Private power costs counted
New research suggests the privatised electricity sector costs Australian households over $200 per year.
Tesla trims workforce
Electric and self-driving car-maker Tesla is cutting 7 per cent of its workforce.
Aged care commission begins
The aged care royal commission has begun, and families of victims are being urged to bravely speak up.
Hushed trusts hold trillions
New research has counted the cost of wealthy people funnelling money into trusts to avoid paying tax.
ABCC builds case for cupboard
The construction industry watchdog has defended its $6,000 taxpayer-funded cupboard.
Anti-GM views reviewed
A new study has found the strongest opponents to GM food think they know the most, but tend to know the least.
No good reason for fake RBTs
Victoria Police faked hundreds of thousands of breath tests because of a “meaningless” target, a review finds.
Report reveals Reef grant failures
The controversial $444 million grant to an obscure Great Barrier Reef charity did not comply ...