Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2022
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has slammed a union official for “appalling” abuse and intimidation of workers.
ABCC on death row
The Albanese Government is moving to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
ACCC opens data right sandbox
Regulators are providing tools to help manage new Consumer Data Right (CDR) needs.
Carbon concern uncovered
Government documents show what happened when former energy minister Angus Taylor moved to scrap ACCUs ...
Shell slams Prelude action
Shell says it will stop paying workers at its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility if they continue industrial action.
Welfare tech overhauled
Centrelink’s giant welfare payments IT overhaul is complete, after seven years and more than $1.58 billion spent.
Childcare strike looms
Childcare workers will strike in September, with their union claiming the sector needs a serious overhaul.
ACCC aims for scam resilience
The head of the ACCC says she wants to make Australia “the world's hardest target for scams”.
ADF stats show grim admissions
New stats reveal a concerning rate of self-harm cases among Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans.
ATO digs out Rio tax
The ATO has secured an agreement for Rio Tinto to pay a nearly $1 billion tax avoidance settlement.
Barilaro probe continues
An inquiry this week has heard new details of a job lined up for former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro.
RBA probe starting soon
A review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is set to start within days.
State pushed on dodgy spend
The Queensland Government is being pushed to reveal details of overseas trips taken by Ipswich councillors on public money.
Probe shows stacking spend
Victorian ministers have been found to have breached codes in a misuse of public funds to fuel branch stacking, but have avoided criminal charges.
Court looms for ICU claims
Legal action has been launched over alleged safety issues in Canberra Hospital's Intensive Care Unit.
Drone-stalking laws suggested
Experts say Australia should work on tighter drone laws for public safety and privacy.
Ex-MPs face new charges
Former New South Wales Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly are facing criminal charges.
Whistleblower case maintained
The Attorney-General has refused to drop the prosecution of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.