Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2021
The Treasury says almost $14 billion in JobKeeper funds were paid to businesses with rising profits in the first six months.
CBA accused of underpayment
Australia’s biggest bank has been accused of breaching wage deals in an alleged $16.4 million underpayment.
Real studies drive economic Nobel
Three experts share the 2021 Nobel prize in economics for showing how economics works in the physical world.
Skills deal delayed
The federal and state governments are bickering over the terms of a new national skills funding deal.
ACCC allows MS deal
The competition regulator says it will not get in the way of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Nuance.
AWS wants cyber bills slowed
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is concerned about Australia’s keenness for cyber security regulation.
BHP boss calls for carbon subtlety
BHP boss Mike Henry says the world’s sustainability drive could actually hamper its decarbonisation agenda.
Griffin told to pay creditor
An Australian coal miner believed to be more than $1 billion in the red has been ordered to pay a creditor.
Joyce threatens online giants
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Federal Government will regulate social media giants.
Moderna slammed for money focus
Moderna has been criticised for supplying its COVID-19 vaccine almost exclusively to wealthy nations.
Australians reclaiming junk fees
Australians have clawed back around $500 million in 'junk' insurance.
Expert urges prompt return
Analysts are concerned Australia’s university sector may be afflicted with ‘long COVID’.
Local eyes on Pandora details
The ATO will review details exposed in this week’s Pandora Papers leak.
Andrews faces fiery claims
Premier Daniel Andrews has responded to reports of an anti-corruption probe into his dealings with the state’s firefighters’ union.
Experts suggests Intelligence role
A new report calls for an Intelligence Minister portfolio to co-ordinate the government's national security response.
Secretive cabinet could crack open
Moves are afoot to end the confidentiality of the National Cabinet.
CBA warns of shortage
The Commonwealth Bank has warned of serious staff shortages as Australia’s economy re-opens.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
Teacher challenges jab rules
A casual relief teacher has launched a court challenge against the Victorian government's vaccine mandate.