Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2019
Four NT public servants are being paid up to $390,000 a year to help the gas industry.
PS faces $4.9 billion hit
Figures show the Coalition's efficiency dividend could cut $4.9 billion from the public service over the next decade.
Slow going for Indigenous advance
An official audit has found the $5 billion Indigenous Advancement Strategy is not being properly evaluated.
South Gippsland council sacked
An entire council has been sacked after a string of resignations, conflicts and dysfunctional relationships.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
NBN scams rise
NBN scams this year have already cost Australians more than they did for the whole of last year.
Paladin extension expected
The Federal Government wants to extend a controversial $423 million contract for security firm Paladin on Manus Island.
AI cameras irk locals
Perth City council is setting up facial recognition cameras despite privacy concerns.
PC wants tariffs scrapped
The Productivity Commission says Australia should dump all its remaining tariffs.
Second 'robodebt' case launched
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.
FWO calls Uber drivers contractors
The Fair Work Ombudsmen (FWO) has found Uber drivers are not employees.
Nats want bigger stick
The Federal Government will soon attempt to pass its ‘big stick’ energy laws.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
Big tax bodies meet
The ATO is involved in over 50 joint investigations into global tax crime alongside four of its international counterparts.
Economy contracts to GFC levels
The Australian economy has slowed to the weakest level since the global financial crisis.
Key climate link studied
Human behaviour drives climate change, but researchers want to know the extent to which climate change can change behaviour.