Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2022
The Coalition is planning $3.3 billion worth of public service cuts to fund $2.3 billion worth of election pledges.
SA breach numbers grow
South Australia’s Treasurer says over 90,000 public servants are now involved in a payroll data breach.
Vic. circles digital ID
Victorian government agencies are in talks over a switch to digital driver's licences.
ACTU slams PM's wage claims
The ACTU has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of refusing a wage hike.
Builder signs safety bargain
John Holland has agreed to make $1.2 million worth of safety improvements after the death of a worker ...
Split views on super raid
Big names in the Australian industrial sector are divided over a plan to allow people to raid their superannuation for house purchases.
Diversity low in federal bids
Only a small proportion of candidates in the federal election come from diverse backgrounds, analysis has found.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
APSC seeks group boost
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued new standards as part of efforts to create ‘one APS’.
DV hospital backed
Wollongong is set to have Australia’s first hospital for women with trauma caused by domestic and sexual violence.
Report calls for housing re-think
Experts have called for a more diverse set of responses to Australia's housing crisis.
Ship skills questioned
Australia might not have the defence shipbuilding skills to complete a local submarine build.
Teacher enticements proposed
Labor says it would entice high achievers to study teaching using cash payments.
Unions switch long-held support
Several Tasmanian trade unions have broken with tradition and will back a candidate from a newly-founded political party over Labor in the Senate.
Wimmera shifts flag view
A Victorian town council has backflipped on its rejection of rainbow flags.
Court rules on Qantas jobs
Qantas’ outsourcing of baggage handlers has been ruled “unlawful”, but workers are not likely to get their jobs back.
Cyber needs rise
An escalation in global cybercrime has seen a rise in demand for cybersecurity professionals ...