Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2022
Services Australia says it is scrapping historical medical record requests...
Integrity stoush continues
Federal Labor says it will move forward with a national integrity commission if it wins the upcoming election, while the Prime Minister has blamed the opposition for delays.
Mandatory reporting going live
Australian firms must now adhere to mandatory cyber security incident reporting.
Ruston readied for health role
A vocal opponent of current public health funding levels could become Australia’s new health minister.
Twitter tussles with Musk bid
Twitter appears to be cutting off Elon Musk’s attempt to take control.
Visa powers in tech regulations
Cyber-spies appear to be the target of new visa cancellation powers.
Academies ready to boost standing
Expert groups have welcomed funding they say will supercharge Australia’s global sci-tech profile.
Cormann calls for aid boost
Mathias Cormann says Australia should increase foreign aid funding, despite having played a role in cutting billions...
Federal ICAC plan goes quiet
The Prime Minister appears to have put aside plans to establish a federal anti-corruption watchdog.
PwC pay bands opened
PwC has disclosed its staff and partner pay ranges in an effort to help recruit and retain talent.
Woodside seeks new listings
Woodside has applied for a US listing ahead of a $63 billion merger vote.
Charges over officer speed
A Victoria Police officer has been charged after driving at 200 kilometres per hour to a crash involving a colleague.
PM backs Tudge return
The Prime Minister wants the education minister to get back to work after stepping aside amid an abuse allegation.
ASD to build new hubs
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is building new cyber security hubs in three states.
'Sophisticated' test questioned
Some in the tech industry want rules changed so that young people can invest more.
Committee calls for Confucius clarity
A parliamentary committee has called for more transparency on universities’ Confucius Institutes.
Labor pledges language funds
The ALP says First Nations languages would be taught in schools if it wins the upcoming election.
Macquarie sued over monitoring
ASIC is taking Macquarie Bank to court for failing to monitor withdrawals by financial advisers.
ALP wants APS boost
Labor has pledged to employ more public servants and cut the reliance on consultants.