Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2022
"Dirty cash" report calls for change
A NSW Government inquiry has found billions in “dirty cash” are funnelled into poker machines across the state.
Medibank could face ransom
Medibank has revealed hackers had access to the data of at least 4 million customers.
More claims in QLD lab probe
An official inquiry into Queensland’s state-run DNA laboratory continues.
ASIC opens greenwashing spree
An energy company has been fined in ASIC’s first action taken over corporate greenwashing.
School funding slammed
The federal government has been criticised over a “private school cash splash” announced this week.
APS warned of new reviews
The federal public service minister has put the sector on warning about capability reviews.
Battle looms over IR bill
The Albanese government has put forth a new workplace relations bill covering work flexibility and the gender pay gap.
WA wage fight continues
WA's public sector wages dispute continues with possible strike action by nurses.
Study money stays low
The latest federal budget includes some conservative increases in research funding.
Audit spots laundering risk
An audit has warned WA government departments are at risk of non-compliance with anti-money laundering ...
Defence slows in job drive
The Australian military is struggling to meet ambitious recruitment and retention targets.
Healthy wealth tallied
A new study finds that the absence of workplace injury and illness would create a wealthier Australia.
Medibank hack broadens
Medibank has revealed that the cyber attack on its customers' data was much wider than it originally thought.
NACC circumstances questioned
Concern has been raised about changes to plans for a national corruption court.
AER releases equity strategy
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says it is starting a journey towards energy equity.
Data fines hiked
The Federal Government says it will greatly increase fines for serious data breaches.
Wage bill coming soon
The federal cabinet has signed off on a workplace bill designed to boost wages ...