Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2019
The Tasmanian Government says it will refer its ongoing public sector wage dispute to an independent commission.
Flag firm linked to fake art
The company that wants to stop others from using the Aboriginal flag has ties with a group fined for producing fake aboriginal artwork.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Vic phone ban coming
Mobile phones will be banned for all Victorian state primary and secondary school students from next year.
Appeal to PM's climate morals
Over 150 religious leaders have called on Scott Morrison to block all new coal and gas projects.
Robo-displacement measured
New analysis says robots will take up to 20 million manufacturing jobs around the world by 2030.
Uni backs controversial course
A controversial new course has been approved by the University of Wollongong, despite court action and staff concerns.
State budgets boost building
Some believe the nation’s economic hopes are now pinned to its infrastructure boom.
ACT wrestles old health tech
Canberra’s health system is “single-handedly keeping fax machines alive”, the ACT’s health minister says.
Breach law raised in NSW
The NSW opposition wants to force state government agencies to report data breaches.
Early boost plotted
A new study suggests early childhood education could double the return on its investment.
Porter proposes more protection
The Federal Government is reportedly looking to improve whistleblower protections for public servants.
RBA boss reflects on jobs
The Reserve Bank (RBA) says it “could do better” on creating jobs, and could cut interest rates again.
Tight spending hurting small business
Experts say there is a growing wave of businesses hitting the wall as the end of the financial year approaches.
ALGA backs recognition vote
Australia’s councils want a referendum on giving local government constitutional recognition.