Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2020
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.
Big wage subsidy coming
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy plan has been fairly well received.
ASIC allows tele-AGMs
The finance regulator has questioned the legal status of AGMs conducted via teleconferencing.
FIRB preps for big sweep
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is preparing for Chinese companies to buy up distressed Australian assets.
Robodebt repayments tallied
The Federal Government will be forced to pay back around $550 million after its botched ‘robodebt’ scheme.
Telehealth expanded to spare staff
The Federal Government is expanding Medicare-subsidised telehealth services.
WA Huawei deal in doubt
Western Australia's Public Transport Authority (PTA) has scrapped a deal with Chinese technology giant Huawei.
Childcare closures loom
Industry insiders say childcare centres across the country could start closing in coming days.
TAL cutting COVID coverage
One of Australia's biggest life insurers is trying to avoid payouts to customers who die from COVID-19, including frontline doctors.
Cashless card scheme paused
New welfare recipients will not be forced onto controversial cashless debit cards.
Cleared councillor slams LNP
A Brisbane councillor is calling for the resignation of LNP members after being cleared by the state’s corruption watchdog.
Services on hiring spree
Services Australia is scrambling to hire new staff as COVID-19 leaves legions on the dole.
Airlines in bailout stoush
Virgin Australia wants the ACCC to investigate claims by Qantas about potential bailouts.
Danger pay demanded
Supermarket workers want danger money and increased protection from abusive, panicked customers.
Firm slammed for underpayment
WA’s largest disability service provider has been sanctioned after it underpaid 1,700 disabled workers.
Virus measures sail through
The Federal Government has passed $83.6 billion worth of stimulus measures ...
APS told to pay isolated casuals
The APS has been told to pay casuals who are forced into isolation or diagnosed with COVID-19.
Tax tightened with tech measures
The ATO is turning to technology to help its tax avoidance taskforce.
Visa sale scrapped
The Federal Government has dumped its billion-dollar visa platform outsourcing plan.
Welfare meetings move online
The Federal Government is pushing employment service providers to move meetings online.