Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2022
Westpac has joined ANZ, NAB and the RBA in allowing workers to discuss their salaries.
Big school cuts outlined
Over half a billion dollars has been cut from public schools over the next three years.
Gambling body slammed
WA’s casino royal commission has called on the state’s gambling regulator to lift its game.
Cyber spend detailed
The Federal Government has announced Australia’s “largest ever” cybersecurity spend.
Labour hire protection boosted
New laws in Victoria give labour hire workers the same rights and protections as direct employees.
New head for big regulator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a new chair.
Opponents frozen in ice cream deal
Peters Ice Cream has been ordered to pay a $12 million penalty for anti-competitive conduct.
Refugees fill skill gap
Ukrainian tech workers are flocking to an Australian pilot program that connects skilled refugees with local companies.
Bequest boosts autism centre
La Trobe University has received a large philanthropic donation to advance its autism research program.
Big fee for single NBN link
The federal government is funding an NBN upgrade to a single business in Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce’s electorate.
Court launched on pipe plan
Traditional owners are taking legal action to stop a massive Northern Territory gas project.
Origin downplays Russian link
A major Australian energy company has been questioned over its links to a Russian billionaire on Australia’s sanctions list.
'Unsuitable' Crown keeps licence
Crown Resorts has been found unsuitable to hold Western Australia’s only gaming licence.
Grim figures in assault report
Universities Australia has apologised following the results of a nationwide survey on sexual assault.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Scientists report COVID backlash
Over a third of the COVID-19 researchers in a recent survey never experienced harassment until the pandemic began.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
Study plots dismissive Liberals
A new study shows bullying claims by female Liberal MPs are routinely dismissed by colleagues.
Council culture slammed
An independent report has savaged the workplace culture at a large Tasmnaian council.