Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2021
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has accepted a new role with the International Competition Network.
Unis short on specific risks
Australia’s main university lobby is unsure which countries are a foreign interference risk.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
Human rights picks risk rating
The Federal Government’s hand-picking of human rights commissioners may put Australia's rights rating at risk.
NT self-determination lags
Indigenous organisations say there has been little progress on the NT government’s self-determination program.
Porter exposes blind trust
Former attorney-general Christian Porter has been asked to disclose who paid his legal fees.
Passport tech questioned
Tech experts say Australia is heading for a patchwork vaccine passport system that may not meet international standards.
Union wants super deal stopped
The ACTU wants the Treasurer to block the takeover of Commonwealth Bank’s superannuation fund.
AIHW measures COVID effects
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a new report into the broad health effects of COVID-19 on Australians so far.
ARENA remit expanded
ARENA can now fund carbon capture and storage projects, and more uses of gas power.
Microsoft studies home shift
Researchers from tech giant Microsoft are studying how working from home can change the workplace.
Uber arrangements uncovered
Uber Australia is disputing an $81.5 million tax bill, while sending much of its money to the Netherlands.
UK scraps passport plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ditched the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine passport plan just days after it was announced.
Disturbing 'warrants' sail through
Australia’s newest mass surveillance laws deal a damaging blow to digital rights.
Major uni repaying casuals
The University of Melbourne is repaying around $9.5 million owed to casual academics.
ALGA urges dedicated DV staff
Advocates want dedicated domestic violence prevention officers in local government.
Court hears jail claim for ex-MPs
A court has been urged to impose jail time on two former NSW Labor MPs.