Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2021
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
Police swoop on YouTube producer
Counter terrorism police have been dispatched to arrest the producer of a YouTube show.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
State office leaks long list
An SA Government department has accidentally revealed the email addresses of thousands of grant applicants.
UK trade deal looms
Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson have struck an Australia-Britain free trade deal.
ATO wins Greensill tax case
A court victory for the ATO means a big tax bill for tycoon Lex Greensill.
Don Dale patch-up contracted
The NT Government is expanding a youth prison that it previously pledged to close.
School boost aims at attainment
More high schools are expected to help increase the number of Tamsnaians finishing their secondary education.
Soft drink ads hit fans hard
New research has tested the effectiveness of soft drink ads, and found them hard to resist for many young people.
Study suggests protections
Experts have made a series of recommendations to pandemic-proof Australia’s education sector.
AFP records slammed
The national audit office says the integrity of the AFP is being put at risk by poor record keeping.
Agricultural charities questioned
An expert has proposed stripping charitable status from Australian agricultural associations that rake in millions.
Big firms face laundering claims
NAB, Crown and SkyCity are all facing AUSTRAC money laundering investigations.
Porter case costs over $700k
The former attorney-general’s legal action has cost the ABC about $780,000 so far.
Coal miners' health probed
A new survey has found many Australian coal miners are overweight and under-nourished.
Fuel bail-out reviewed
A new report finds federal measures to bail out oil refineries will benefit shareholders.
G7 eyes tech tax
The world's largest economies have agreed to pursue higher global taxation on tech giants.
Big fee for free info
A consultancy firm has been paid $660,000 to provide no “specific advice” about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy.