Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2021
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Rudd's role in jabs downplayed
Reports say former PM Kevin Rudd has been central in the bringing forward of Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
ICAC finds dodgy school numbers
The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has found a former Arnhem Land school principal corruptly used public funds.
Lowe reflects on wage link
Philip Lowe says there will be major flow-on effects now that Australia's employers cannot “tap” global labour markets for foreign workers.
Report shows students silenced
A new report details extensive harassment and surveillance of Chinese students studying in Australia.
Export fund favours fossils
A Federal Government agency meant to fund export industries has been heavily focused on fossil fuels.
CPSU slams Services
The union for Services Australia employees say the agency is putting workers at risk.
More light on dark Parliament culture
A former Liberal MP has spoken out about unwanted advances, “bully boys” and backgrounding she experienced in Parliament.
'Affiliates' to expand CDR
Australia’s Treasury wants more companies to be able to share consumer data between them.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Consumers drive NEM shift
Consumer take-up of solar and investment in large-scale renewables is transforming the way the energy market operates.
Ransomware rocks US firms
A massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of US companies is being investigated at the highest levels.
Big deal for online courses
Some of the best-known universities in the world are making big moves into online education.
Busking must make tech move
New research suggests street busking is relying more on digital payments.
Kids' inheritance concern low
A new study has some surprising findings on whether kids expect to inherit.