Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2020
The former boss of Australia's largest public hospital service will face corruption charges in Queensland.
Industry questions COVID spend
An expert review has found Australia already had “more than enough” COVID-19 capacity before the Federal Government spent $200 million on Andrew Forrest’s tests.
Pezzullo makes Queen's list
Home Affairs Department secretary Michael Pezzullo has been honoured for his service in the federal bureaucracy.
Plant costs grow as wages freeze
A NSW Government department has defended a $1.2 million bill for indoor plants.
Privilege claims slammed
WA Attorney-General John Quigley has been accused of providing “false and misleading information” to Parliament.
Scientist stereotypes studied
New research suggests the ‘mad scientist’ stereotype could be part of Australia’s STEM shortage.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
AI senses staff comfort
Computer scientists are using artificial intelligence to measure staff comfort and concentration at work.
Blockchain for books tested
Blockchain technology could help Australian book publishers survive and thrive.
Face scans help fire victims
Authorities have used face-scanning technology to verify identities for bushfire payments.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Optus to help legal ID
Optus has been ordered to hand over the details of a customer accused of defamation over a Google review.
FIRB to consider security
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a foreign investment overhaul.
UA predicts decline
New models suggest Australia’s universities could lose $16 billion in revenue between now and 2023.
Jail time in health fraud case
Contractors have been jailed over fraud involving a WA health service.
VicForests logging in breach
The federal court has ruled VicForests breached threatened species laws in a central highlands logging scheme.
Victorian grift uncovered
A Victorian public servant has been found to have directed millions of dollars of work to his own company.