Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - January, 2019
The suicides of several Australian Federal Police officers inside their own workplaces has prompted tighter gun rules.
Bupa home sanctioned for safety risks
Bupa has seen its ninth aged care home sanctioned in 12 months over ‘severe risk’ to residents.
LNG exports rise
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) export revenue has risen 67.8 per cent since 2017.
Low fuel stores cause warning
The Federal Government has been warned that Australia’s low fuel stockpiles could leave the nation dangerously exposed.
Graduate prospects improve
The proportion of Australians in full-time jobs months after graduating university has increased.
Cops in court over missed promotion
A Northern Territory police officer has taken his boss to court.
Labor pushes dole work reform
Labor says the Jobactive system is failing job seekers and businesses.
PC report outlines super changes
The Productivity Commission has issued its report into the $2.8 trillion superannuation sector.
Big firms making green moves
Most Australian businesses now see environmental matters as their most important operational issues.
Firms serious about flying taxis
Safety authorities say flying rideshare taxis are feasible and could be in Australia within five years.
Millions exposed in hotel hack
Hotel chain Marriott has failed to secure millions of unencrypted passport numbers.
Nova admits data breach
Australian media company Nova Entertainment has admitted information submitted by listeners has been leaked.
Robot rail complete
Rio Tinto says it has completed the roll out of its autonomous freight train system in iron ore operations in Western Australia.
State reveals data theft
A data breach has seen work details of 30,000 Victorian public servants stolen.
UK Uber ruling reframes drivers
A UK court has ruled Uber drivers are ‘workers’, not independent contractors.