Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2020
A new report has called for significant changes at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Sydney council defends China links
Questions are being asked about a Sydney senior councillor’s links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Researchers fear COVID risk
Many early and mid-career researchers fear their careers are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Destruction plans detailed
Details have emerged of Rio Tinto’s decision to destroy the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Parental pay gap tallied
New research shows having a child is significantly more expensive for women than men.
Foxtel gets COVID funds
Media giant Foxtel has been given $10 million from a federal COVID-19 response fund.
Telco faces sham claims
Telco contractor BSA Ltd has been accused of sham contracting in a class action lawsuit.
Court for school rorts
A Melbourne court has heard details of an elaborate rorting scheme by a former public servant.
Keating criticises super raid
Paul Keating says early withdrawal of superannuation is entrenching inequality between generations.
Sims issues tech warning
ACCC chair Rod Sims says regulators must keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital platforms.
Treaty path continues
Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly has held its first formal Aboriginal treaty talks with the State Government.
Unis repaying extensive grifts
The University of Melbourne has been repaying staff after a decade of underpayment.
Irrigator acquitted of meter charge
A prominent NSW irrigator has been acquitted of taking water from the Barwon-Darling system.
Meatworks spread explained
A health expert has shed some light on the conditions that lead to COVID-19 hotspots in abattoirs.
Workers comp chief bails
The chief of NSW’s workers’ compensation scheme has resigned after being picked apart at an inquiry.
AEMO plots quick shift
The Australian Energy Market Operator says Australia is in the midst of possibly the world’s fastest energy transition.
Robodebt payback tops $220m
The total amount of Robodebt refunds is now $224 million, paid to 145,000 people.