Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
New legislation aims to stop the ‘brain drain’ from Australia’s finance sector.
Child crisis highlighted
Politicians have been slammed for ignoring Australia’s child maltreatment crisis.
CSIRO aids small firms
CSIRO is helping small to medium enterprises (SMEs) enhance their research and development (R&D) ...
Preschool expansion outlined
Julia Gillard has called for universal preschool for three-year-olds to be rolled out in SA.
Price claims Voice divisive
Opposition spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has appeared in the first advertisement for the Voice to Parliament ‘No’ campaign.
RBA breakup outlined
The government has revealed a proposal to split the board of the RBA into two separate bodies.
Cancer cover expands
Tasmania has extended its presumptive cancer list for firefighters to include 20 types of cancer.
First multi-deal flagging
Union infighting could undermine progress on the first multi-employer pay deal.
ICAC eyes Hills Shire
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an investigation into alleged impropriety within the Hills Shire Council.
NDIS reforms forecast
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in need of significant reform to ensure its sustainability, according to the Albanese government.
Jenkins leaves a better place
Ministers have marked the exit of Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner.
Nurse strike fine outlined
The WA nurses’ union has agreed to a potential $350,000 fine for a major strike at Parliament House last year.
OCO raises duplication claim
Proposed legislation to create an Inspector-General of Aged Care has caused concerns about potential duplication of work.
Space boss swears on Sagan
Makenzie Lystrup has become the first woman to be appointed as director of the Goddard Space Flight Center in NASA's history.
Super body wants gig extension
A super fund lobby has called for gig workers to be included in the system.
Cricket cheques to rise
A new pay deal will see a considerable rise for the Australian women’s cricket team.