Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2021
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has been accused of denying public scrutiny.
PMO to answer Higgins timeline
An investigation has resumed investigating when the Prime Minister’s office found out about the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.
PS to grow overall
The Federal Government plans to grow the size of the public sector, but has retained its Abbott-era staffing cap.
WA gaming body speaks out
A royal commission has heard Western Australia's casino watchdog is underfunded and underskilled.
Unis miss major efforts
There is little for the university sector to get excited about in this week’s federal budget.
Software blamed for big doses
A computer error in SA has seen some patients receive over 10 times the necessary amount of medication.
Underemployment missed in jobs fix
A million people may be missed in the Treasurer’s new jobs target.
Unions warn of local dump
Unions say Australia’s industrial anti-dumping authority cannot properly safeguard domestic industries.
NSW issues breach bill
The NSW government has published a draft bill for mandatory data breach notifications.
Pipe hack halts supplies
A ransomware attack has shut down one of the United States' major fuel pipeline operators.
Santos backs gas plan
One of Australia’s biggest gas producers has welcomed the Federal Government’s National Gas Infrastructure Plan.
Taxpayers keeping sub cost secret
Australian taxpayers are covering the cost of keeping the price of the future submarine project secret.
Violent police figures released
Experts say NSW Police has a major problem with domestic violence perpetrators in its ranks.
RBA eyes employment
The Reserve Bank says it is focused on boosting employment, not driving down house prices.
Robo-remediation lingers
Nearly 1,000 robodebt victims were sent to debt collectors after the government admitted that the program was unlawful.
China chops down dialogue
China has announced it will indefinitely suspend all activities under the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue.
Commissioner calls for legal issues
South Australia's Judicial Conduct Commissioner wants details of inappropriate conduct within the legal profession.
Grim figures for gambling capital
Councillors and experts want to know why residents of one Melbourne council are putting $500,000 a day on pokies.