Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2023
Defence Force chief Angus Campbell has expressed his willingness to return his Distinguished Service Cross.
More hires for SA Police
South Australia Police should receive $81 million in funding over the next four years to address staff shortages.
Union fights for access
The CFMEU's West Australian branch is seeking a federal right of entry permit for a former gang member.
EU dips into recession
The Eurozone economy has technically entered recession, driven by its energy crisis and inflation.
Origin buyer lays out case
Brookfield is pushing ahead with its $18.7 billion takeover bid for Origin Energy, amid questions about its tax avoidance.
Andrews rejects old media
The Victorian Government is depriving newspapers of millions in future revenue by pulling its ads from the medium.
CSIRO considers drug sweep
CSIRO is considering random drug testing for all staff, visitors, and contractors at its sites across the country.
Defence seeks STEM women
The Defence Department has announced a recruitment drive with a 50 per cent target for attracting experienced female professionals in STEM fields.
Law Council speaks on Cyber Act
Experts say invasive personal data collection laws must be part of any potential Cyber Security Act.
PwC probes continue
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is conducting a new inquiry into the failure of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and its partners to report confidentiality breaches committed by the firm's former head of international tax, Peter Collins.
Airline scarcity drives price
The ACCC says the Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline duopoly is driving up domestic flight prices.
Burke rejects business' claims
Business lobbies are railing against workplace changes that the Albanese Government says it is not actually making.
Hospital grab goes to court
The battle over Calvary Public Hospital is heading to the Supreme Court.
Mayor's misconduct found
Former Bathurst mayor Robert "Bobby" Bourke has been found guilty of misconduct in public office for his involvement in a blackmail attempt against another councillor.
Power perception timed
The human brain can identify people in power at lightning speed, research shows.
Spy chiefs' secret summit
The world’s top intelligence officials have held a characteristically secret meeting in Singapore.