Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - November, 2020
NBN Co has found money for executive bonuses despite a $6.7 billion funding blowout.
Papers show rural gaps
An inquiry has called for all Australian students to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.
Swinburne cuts slammed
Swinburne University staff have slammed what they call “excessive” cuts to courses and jobs.
Central Coast costs inspected
Interim administrators say they have recovered $7 million of Central Coast Council’s debt.
Key office calls for more
The New South Wales Ombudsman’s Office says its current funding level is “insufficient”.
Labor cuts stacking figures
The Labor Party is preparing to expel more than 10 per cent of its Victorian membership.
Police slam 'protection racket'
The federal police union says the proposed anti-corruption commission is just a “protection racket” for MPs.
Record probe launched
A parliamentary committee will examine ‘sloppy record keeping’ in the public service.
Union slams office order
The Social Services Department has been accused of forcing vulnerable staff back to offices.
Billions lost in COVID wake
Research shows Australia has lost 1.3 billion working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberal sex lives questioned
Federal MPs Christian Porter and Alan Tudge have been accused of sexual indiscretions with staffers in Canberra.
NSW seeks gig protection
The NSW Government is looking to improve workplace health and safety for gig economy workers.
Crown labelled 'unsuitable'
Crown says it will open its $2.2 billion casino in Sydney, despite the company facing the cancelation or suspension of its licence.
First charge for interference laws
A Melbourne man has become the first to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
Neighbours numbers impact kids
Experts say growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood may be bad for kids' brains.
RBA outlines new moves
The Reserve Bank laid out five new measures this week, all in an effort to tackle the ongoing financial crisis.
Debt-ridden council suspended
The NSW Government has suspended the Central Coast Council and brought in administrators to deal with its $89 million debt.