Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2019
The Australian Public Service Commission wants to keep public servants out of documents obtained under FOI.
Robodebt faces legal challenge
A class action could be launched into the Federal Government’s ‘robodebt’ scheme.
CSIRO studies influential few
CSIRO research shows a handful of corporations influence the future of the world.
Fake news probe launched
Politicians have been asked to find advertisements and fake news circulating on social media during elections.
Former mayor to face assault charge
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will stand trial on more than a dozen charges, including two of sexual assault.
Qantas boss tops pay list
Qantas chief Alan Joyce is Australia's highest-paid CEO, taking home over 275 times the full-time average wage.
Treaty path continues
Victorian Aboriginal communities will soon elect representatives to draw lines for negotiating a treaty.
'Big stick' looms again
The Federal Government will soon reintroduce its ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Bupa apologises for giant failings
Serious questions have been asked about Australia’s biggest aged care provider.
Parliament hack pinned on China
Intelligence agencies have blamed China for a serious cyber-attack on the Australian Parliament.
VW settles diesel dispute
Volkswagen will pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal.
AMP accused of deadly cuts
AMP has been accused of putting hundreds of its own financial planners out of business.
ASIC aims at payday loans
ASIC says that after several years of preparation, it is now set to take action against predatory lending.
Early exposure cuts confusion
A diverse upbringing could help us better recognise faces across different races as adults.
First charge over PS secrecy
A former Renewal SA worker has become the first public servant charged with breaching ICAC secrecy rules.
NDIS probe hears outsourced issues
An NDIS inquiry has heard outsourcing is hobbling the agency’s work.
Gender stats show long road
A new report shows very slow progress toward a gender balance in corporate leadership.
Bishop defends lobby jobs
Julie Bishop has pointed out that rules preventing former ministers from becoming lobbyists are voluntary.
Car-buyers leaning green
The number of people considering buying electric vehicles has tripled this year.
Content crackdown backed
Australia’s eSafety authorities are using new powers to remove abhorrent violent material online.