Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2021
The surge of people moving from capital cities to regional centres continues.
CEO slammed for SW spending
A former WA council CEO has been accused of spending $50,000 of council money on a sex worker.
Indigenous agency overworked
A union survey has found the National Indigenous Australians Agency is overworked and understaffed.
Liberal links reviewed
South Australia’s Office of Public Integrity (OPI) is investigating the state Liberal Party's use of campaign software.
NT ICAC trims view
The Northern Territory's new Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has decided to conduct fewer investigations.
Robodebt details hidden
The Commonwealth Ombudsman says documents from the creation of the Robodebt scheme need to be kept secret.
Carbon credits dubbed "junk"
A new report raises some serious integrity concerns with Australia’s ‘junk’ carbon credits.
Builders vent violent discontent
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.
DV support suggested for vax sites
Experts are pushing for domestic violence support to be offered in vaccine clinics.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
MUA probed over car sales
The Maritime Union is being investigated over claims union cars were sold at discounted rates to friends and family.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
Porter lingers to avoid byelection
Former attorney-general Christian Porter has resigned and saved the Coalition from a difficult byelection.
Sub deal stoush emerging
A diplomatic spat has erupted between Australia and France over a new submarine deal.
UN pushes pledges
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a hotter future.
Experts urge nuclear training
Australia’s new submarine deal will require a generation of nuclear specialists to be trained.
Green AI shaking up ASX
A UK-based data analytics firm is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help activist investors maximise profits.