Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - February, 2023
The NSW Ombudsman has released a paper on good administrative practices in the lead up to the state election.
GetSwift hit for $15m
GetSwift, once a darling of the software market, has been ordered to pay a $15 million fine ...
Leak list grows
The number of people involved in sharing confidential government tax policy obtained by PwC has increased.
Public school sign-ups slide
The proportion of Australian children enrolling in public schools is declining.
Firm fined for ad claims
A workplace relations firm has been fined $3 million over misleading Google ads.
Leaking MLC retained
The NSW Premier is sticking by an MP who leaked explicit photos of a rival politician in 2018.
Whistleblower cases cost big
The Commonwealth has spent more than $7.6 million prosecuting three whistleblowers.
Expert predictions plotted
Social science experts appear no better at predicting future social trends than laypeople.
Mining views mismatch contribution
A veteran historian says mining remains central to the Australian economy, despite its unpopularity.
FMG joins safety probe
Fortescue Metals Group says it will comply with orders to hand over sexual harassment documents.
Regulator to push for protection
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says it wants to “raise the bar” to protect patients from sexual misconduct.
UniSA scheme aims at issues
An expert team has launched a new workplace bullying prevention program.
Formula exploitation slammed
Experts are calling for an end to the exploitative marketing used by the baby formula milk industry.
Gap goals backed further
The Federal Government will spend over $420 million to provide clean water, food security and housing to ...
Visa path opened
Nearly 20,000 refugees on temporary protection and safe haven visas can now apply for permanency.
Gender pay laws expanded
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to compel employers to share gender wage data.
New head for FWC
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a new president of the Fair Work Commission.