Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
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Leak protections boosted
The attorney-general says whistleblower and integrity reforms will help boost trust in government.
Regional demand surveyed
Economists say demand for workers is one of the strongest ‘pull factors’ for regional movers.
Boat fight threatens shipping
An indefinite lockout of workers could soon bring Australia’s major ports to a halt.
IR bill heads to Senate
The Federal Government's industrial relations bill has passed the lower house of Parliament.
ACCC wants tech protections
The competition regulator wants new measures to address harms from digital platforms to Australian consumers.
AFP outlines Russia link
The Australian Federal Police have attributed the hacking data theft of Medibank customer information to Russia-based criminal groups.
PS prominent in DCA list
Four federal organisations have been included in a list of Australia’s most inclusive employers.
Telcos slammed for speed claims
Telcos have been ordered to pay a total of $33.5 million for misleading statements about NBN maximum speeds.
Crown fined for pokies practice
Crown Melbourne has been handed a record $120 million fine for not stopping problem gamblers.
Fund open for micro-courses
New funding has been provided for a ‘microcredential’ higher education pilot scheme.
Health degree fees helped
The Albanese government is introducing legislation that could wipe student debts for doctors and nurses.
CALD efforts questioned
The APS commissioner has been questioned about diversity in the public sector.
Collaery bills mount
The Australian government has spent a further $250,000 on legal bills since dropping the prosecution of Bernard Collaery.
German issue kills case
Abuse of public office charges have been dropped against a former Renewal SA chief executive.
Grants urge female leaders
Australia’s minister for women has announced a new investment to get more women to run for public office.
Robodebt probe hears legal issue
A senior public servant says she could not stop the Robodebt scheme despite knowing it was illegal.
AAT claims uncovered
Several members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) have been the subject of bullying, harassment or ...
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.