Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2020
There are calls this week for tighter restrictions to stop companies raiding a hiring credit scheme.
Laundering claims land on Crown
Crown Casino will soon be investigated over potential money laundering breaches.
Ageism alleged at SA Health
The South Australian health department has been accused of having an “ageist” culture.
Green goal could unleash billions
Research suggests that if Australia had a net zero emissions target, it could trigger $63 billion in new investment.
QLD avoids royalties
The Queensland Government is allowing Adani to defer payment of royalties on its Carmichael mine.
QLD payroll issues continue
Queensland Health payroll problems have seen staff overpaid by nearly $110 million in recent years.
Testosterone assumptions checked
Researchers say stereotypical masculine traits do not seem to be linked to testosterone levels.
Charity ties questioned
Reports this week reveal a cycle of donating and favouring between charities and the Liberal party.
Donation dollar ready to give
Australians will soon see the world’s first dollar that is designed to be donated.
Stats show giving increase
Individual Australians significantly increased their giving in the 2017-18 financial year.
MPs cleared of stacking claims
Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and former minister Kevin Andrews have been cleared of misusing Commonwealth funds.
Pezzullo plugs deeper ties
Mike Pezzullo says national security threats require deeper links between governments and the governed.
Transparency talks open up
The last round of consultation on Australia’s Open Government Partnership plan is now open.
Biodiversity BOM suggested
Experts are calling for the creation of an official biodiversity-monitoring agency.
Green course cut slammed
Experts are lamenting a 29 per cent cut to funding of environmental studies courses.
Juukan Gorge 'gag' alleged
Traditional owners were reportedly ‘gagged’ from speaking about the destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Survey seeks mental issues
Authorities are studying the impacts of COVID-19 on workplace mental health.
Tricky auctions honoured
The Nobel Prize in economics has gone to two people whose theoretical discoveries have improved auctions.
Bell sale spells bill help
West Australian households will soon receive a $600 one-off credit towards their next electricity bill.
Big names split with QRC
Local energy giant Origin has pulled out of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) over the lobby’s political stance.