Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2023
Migration rules shifting
Migration changes could see a pay rise for some of Australia's lowest-paid.
NDIS issues acknowledged
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is out of control.
Privacy pushed in awareness week
Australia’s privacy and information commissioners have issued a joint statement urging agencies to prioritise privacy fundamentals.
STEM split persists
A wide range of 'women in STEM' programmes have failed to overcome men’s domination of science and technology fields.
Super funds face Santos claims
Indigenous people are taking legal action against super funds over mining investments.
Big cheques for old heads
A legion of retired US military leaders have picked up work as consultants to Australia’s Navy.
Fox deal signals retreat
Fox News has avoided a lengthy and potentially damaging defamation trial with US voting machine company Dominion...
Glass smashes IBAC response
Victoria's ombudsman, Deborah Glass, has criticised Premier Daniel Andrews' response to a recent report from the state's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
Missed checks cost big
Analysis suggests 95 per cent of recent Federal Government programs have not been properly evaluated.
Big deal for Gatto-linked firm
A company owned by the daughter of Australian underworld figure Mick Gatto has won a $222 million road upgrade project from the Victorian government.
Customer aggression measured
A new study measures customer aggression in an effort to keep retail employees safe.
Farm risks outlined
An inquiry has made recommendations to reduce risks in some of the most dangerous work in Australia.
Gig deals could change game
New deals could signal a shift towards improved conditions for workers in the gig economy.
Leaders call for more data
A new study has found that business leaders are feeling overwhelmed and underqualified to make decisions based on the data available ...
Porter fund coming
Victoria has pledged to pay out approximately $15 million to affected by the Porter Davis collapse ...
Auditor shares expertise
Canada's auditor general, Karen Hogan, has shared her thoughts on how Australia can follow Canada's example to drive change and ensure continuous performance improvement in government administration.