Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2023
The wife of whistleblower Richard Boyle has implored the Prime Minister and Attorney General to end to her husband's prosecution.
BHP aims at changes
BHP has alerted its investors to dividend cuts under the Albanese government's “same job same pay” reforms.
Four-day weeks welcomed
Australia is witnessing a rising tide of interest in the concept of a four-day work week, but some say a dose of realism is needed.
Watchdog eyes legal firms
The new chief of the Sex Discrimination Commission has her sights on the mining, legal, and retail industries.
Big fund for NSW wages
New South Wales is establishing a $3.6 billion fund to boost public sector wages.
CCC report to stay hidden
Queensland’s corruption commission has been blocked from releasing a recent report.
Chevron strike continues
The Offshore Alliance has undertaken a second 24-hour strike at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia.
Disability changes coming
The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...
Glass urges action
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has criticised the state government's sluggish response to corruption findings.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Ombud warns of legal lines
The Commonwealth Ombudsman says adherence to the law is not a matter of choice for government agencies.
Rural shifts planned
Stats show city-dwelling Australians are flocking to the country, or at least want to.
PwC slugs bailing staff
Reports say embattled finance firm PwC has taken new measures to prevent and punish staff seeking to leave.
SDGs mostly missed
As the world approaches the halfway mark for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sobering report reveals ...
Uni violence body demanded
A landmark inquiry has called for an taskforce on university sexual violence.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.
Defence leaks targeted
The Federal Government has announced a crackdown on the disclosure of classified information by former Defence personnel.
Google dominance challenged
The US has accused Google of anticompetitive practices in a major legal trial.
New claims appal commissioner
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says she is appalled by a former Coalition minister's harassment claims.