Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Calls have been made to scrap the “punitive” mutual obligation system for Australia’s jobseekers.
NDIS case coming
Hundreds of older Australians have joined a class action over their exclusion from the NDIS.
NSW nurses sue state
The NSW nurses' union is suing the state government over allegations of understaffing and patient mistreatment.
Office desires plotted
More than half of Australian employers want staff to increase their time in the office in 2023.
Pregnancy issues continue
Experts say pregnancy discrimination is still widespread in Australian workplace culture.
Adani probe preparing
India's top court has ordered an investigation into the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group.
APS seen as gender leader
Advocates want the Australian Public Service (APS) to be an example of how to be a gender-equal employer.
Date set for APS talks
The APS formal bargaining process is scheduled to commence on March 30, according to the Australian Public Service Commission.
Human Rights Act outlined
A proposed new human rights model includes new obligations for public servants.
Advocates sign advice letter
Consumer advocacy groups may give some ground on proposed deregulation of financial advice.
ASIC report remains dark
The Treasurer has blocked the release of a report into the behaviour of ASIC’s deputy chair.
Wage body cleared of Coalition
Coalition appointees have been unceremoniously dumped from the minimum wage panel.
ACCC eyes tech ecosystems
The competition regulator is setting its sights on the “expanding ecosystems of digital platform service providers”.
Council prayer paused
Melbourne’s City of Boroondara has halted the use of a Christian prayer at its meetings.