Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2023
An inquiry has heard close to 700 complaints of unacceptable behaviour have been lodged with Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command in the past two years.
PM makes light shuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled three new ministerial appointments ...
PwC told to purge
The federal finance department has instructed PwC to “stand down” any personnel involved ...
Jail over jumping castle fires
A man who tried to dominate Melbourne’s jumping castle game faces serious jail time.
Meta fined for data shift
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined by the lead privacy regulator in the European Union (EU).
State tightens WorkCover
Businesses will have to pay higher premiums and face stricter criteria around mental health claims in reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover system.
Drag pushed to Parliament
Embattled drag performers have found safety in one of Victoria’s best known houses.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Small gift for struggling services
The Federal Government has offered a $21 million lifeline to Aboriginal legal services.
Voice site set to inform
The federal government has launched an information campaign on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Crypto giant cut off
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been cut off from PayID.
Huge firm settles gender case
Goldman Sachs has settled a gender discrimination lawsuit for $317 million.
Anti-scam centre funded
A new anti-scam centre should help prevent the billions Australians are losing to scammers every year.
PS pay rise outlined
Federal public servants have been offered a 10.5 per cent pay rise over three years.