Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2022
Government analysis suggests crime increased in areas trialling cashless debit card programs.
Late train deal released
Sydney train strikes continue despite the NSW Government’s attempts to appease the rail union.
Key SA support boosted
The SA Government has announced a $2 million funding boost for a support service combatting workplace sexual harassment.
Morrison ministries "undermined" government
A review has found former PM Scott Morrison “fundamentally undermined” the principles of responsible government by secretly appointing himself ministries.
Rise seen in wage stats
New stats suggest wage growth in enterprise agreements is up to 3.2 per cent.
ACCC eyes social media
The competition regulator says it will examine a range of social media concerns.
Barilaro report released
Former NSW public services commissioner Graeme Head has made 13 recommendations in his report into former deputy premier John Barilaro’s questionable job appointment.
Lambie slams ADFA mentality
Senator Jacqui Lambie says the governor-general’s compliance with Scott Morrison’s ministerial power grab is an insight into ADF culture.
Price rise release questioned
Queensland's Energy Minister has questioned whether Scott Morrison was involved in delaying release of new energy prices.
Silence over Chinese port deal
Defence is keeping its national security review of a Chinese-owned company's lease of Darwin Port secret.
Treasury releases skills outline
The federal treasury has released an issues paper ahead of the government’s two-day jobs and skills summit.
'Kids-for-cash' judges told to pay
Two former judges in the US have been charged over a scheme to send children to private prisons for kickbacks.
AMP payouts lag
AMP has been slammed over “vanishingly small” compensation payouts for unlawful life insurance conduct.
Locals high in uni ranking
The 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has been released.
Charity tour gets rolling
The Albanese Government has launched town hall consultations with the charity sector.
PS protests land on Perth
Thousands of WA public sector workers descended on state parliament this week to demand better pay and conditions.