Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2021
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Church rents questioned
The Greek Orthodox Church has charged exorbitant rent from its aged care homes, making millions while residents suffer.
Feds fighting crypto-crime
Government agencies say they need to work quickly to become experts in cryptocurrencies and crime.
Language cuts questioned
Experts say Australian universities have made a shortsighted decision by cutting Asiain language courses.
Super changes upset funds
Resistance is growing against the Federal Government’s planned superannuation changes.
Teacher training review outlined
The Federal Government says improving teacher quality will help arrest declining academic standards.
Unis outline industry ideas
Australia's biggest unis want a new fund to boost research commercialisation.
Archive head wants tech records
The chief of the National Archives of Australia says public servants should keep records of WhatsApp conversations with ministers.
Hot pants dance over ADF issues
Military personnel are told the “lethal violence” is their “core business”, while scantily clad dancers launch a new ship.
Report sought AusPost sales
Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate has revealed what may have been the real reason she was “humiliated” out of her job.
Self-determination needed
Indigenous groups say self-determination is key to addressing Aboriginal deaths in custody.
Food apps face Senate
An enquiry has heard Sydney Uber Eats drivers earn less than minimum casual wage during peak times.
Gag order silence slammed
Workplace sexual harassment claims have increased across the country over the past two years.
Wage boost benefits big firms
Reports have revealed how much one of Australia’s richest people made from the Jobkeeper scheme.
Alibaba fined $3.7b
The Chinese government has fined Alibaba AU$3.7 billion for anti-competitive tactics.
Gas heads join climate board
The Federal Government is bringing in big business lobbyists and gas industry figures to overhaul its Climate Change Authority (CCA).
Power debt grows
About 150,000 Australians are currently in debt to their gas and electricity provider.
Taylor accused of gas pressure
Reports say the Federal Government has pressured experts who question its gas-fired recovery plan.
Home-learning results reviewed
Research suggests kids may have taken a significant hit to their learning progress during lockdowns.