Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2023
Thousands of donors to Australian charities have had their personal information exposed online.
Union surveys uni assaults
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is running a survey to assess the extent of educator sexual assault and harassment.
Offshore strikes loom
Global markets are preparing for supply disruptions as Woodside workers threaten to strike.
PC ex-chief calls for uni money
Outgoing Productivity Commission chairman Michael Brennan has proposed increasing student contributions to improve university access.
Sub workforce needed
Australia is facing workforce challenges as it prepares to enter the nuclear age.
Health review shows strain
A capability review of the Department of Health and Aged Care says the healthcare system will face “enormous strains”...
Sports boost for ignored class
Anthony Albanese has pledged a $200 million investment in women's sports.
Banks backed in scam fight
The ACCC is allowing Australian banks to collaborate on the development of industry standards to combat scams.
Jobless rate grows
The Australian unemployment rate experienced a slight rise of 0.2 percentage points, reaching 3.7 per cent in July.
Pay gap persists
Australia’s gender pay gap is at its lowest ever level, but still sees women paid significantly less than men.
ABS regrets LGBTIQ+ left out
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has issued a “statement of regret” for omitting key LGBTIQ+ topics in the 2021 census.
Anti-violence targets announced
The Federal Government has, for the first time, set targets for ending violence against women and children.
ASD faces KPMG issue
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has found itself embroiled in the widening controversy surrounding consulting firm KPMG.
Plum posting probed
Controversy has emerged around the NSW Transport Minister's Appointment of a former Labor staffer to a high-paying role.
Broad deal bothers business
Businesses want the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to be strict on multi-employer bargaining.