Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2021
Stats show JobKeeper profits
Government stats show hundreds of thousands of businesses increased their turnover while receiving JobKeeper payments last year.
ANAO exposes park-barrelling
The Audit Office has once again found the Coalition allocated funding to marginal seats it wants to win.
Jenkins calls for key changes
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner has produced an interim report on workplace culture at Parliament House.
Reef vote looms
The Federal Government says it may have the numbers to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as ‘in danger’.
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.
Mine site assaults reviewed
The Senate is reviewing sexual assault allegations at the state’s mine sites.
Sport rort report stays hidden
The Federal Government is working hard to keep a report on the ‘sports rorts’ affair away from the media.
ASIO seeks Insta-spies
The Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is using Instagram as part of its annual recruitment drive.
ASIC ends AMP fee probe
No criminal charges will be laid in relation to AMP Financial Planning’s alleged fees-for-no-service conduct.
Legal action over Ausgrid deal
ASIC has accused Westpac of insider trading and unconscionable conduct in relation to the privatisation of NSW energy assets.
MP harassment campaign coming
The Federal Government has put out a tender for brief and optional anti-sexual harassment training for MPs.
QLD calls for green funds
Queensland has asked for $500 million in federal funding to help the Great Barrier Reef.
ATO chasing COVID cheats
The ATO is chasing fraudulent or ineligible claims for COVID-19 measures like JobKeeper and super withdrawal.
Council probing dark claims
The Hobart City Council is reviewing what has been described as a ‘discouraging’ workplace culture for women.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
Key commissioner cut
The Federal Government appears to have dumped its National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.