Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2020
Queensland's Sports Minister Mick de Brenni is tackling the state’s own ‘sports rorts’.
Jail time for disgraced mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has been sentenced to seven and a half years' jail.
PM pushes return to work
Scott Morrison has hinted at a return to offices for public servants across Australia.
CDU cuts staff and subjects
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has revealed plans to cut 5 per cent of its workforce.
Feds fund new places
The Federal Government says $326 million will pay for 12,000 new places at Australian universities.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
Tobacco ads go behind counter
A new study has revealed the covert marketing tactics used by the tobacco industry.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police hotel role probed
Victoria’s health minister has resigned as the state’s leadership struggles to place blame for its hotel quarantine issues.
Bank settles millions of breaches
Westpac has agreed to a $1.3 billion settlement after 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering rules.
DFAT speaks on veto plans
Reports say a federal agency has attempted to calm universities’ concerns about foreign veto plans.
Police accused of political gag
University staff have criticised NSW Police for being “undemocratic” and suppressing freedom of speech.
Judge labels Tudge action 'criminal'
A judge has accused Immigration Minister Alan Tudge of criminal conduct.
More charges for ex-mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
Bushfire health costs near $2b
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
Male mentality damaging
New research says the boards of big Australian companies are held back by male pack mentality.
ACCC facing off over news
The ACCC is standing firm against Facebook’s threat to block news content.