Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Commonwealth Bank has warned of serious staff shortages as Australia’s economy re-opens.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
Teacher challenges jab rules
A casual relief teacher has launched a court challenge against the Victorian government's vaccine mandate.
China demands winter supplies
China’s central government officials have ordered state-owned energy companies to secure supplies for winter at all costs.
Experts propose healthy shift
Australia’s health system is criticised for failing both users and providers, but change is possible, according to experts.
Forrest slams CCS
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has slammed carbon capture as a “failed” technology.
Huge leak reveals havens
Leaked documents have revealed the offshore banking affairs of billionaires and world leaders.
JobKeeper grift outlined
A review shows thousands of businesses that received JobKeeper payments were not eligible.
Telcos slam NBN concessions
Australia’s big telcos say NBN Co needs to stop profiting off prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.
Aus-EU free trade delayed
The European Union has postponed negotiations for a free trade agreement with Australia.
NTEU backs vaccines
The National Tertiary Education Union has backed compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for university staff and students.
Regulators want green rules
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
Trust drives lockdown buy-in
A new study suggests trust in scientists drives public adherence to pandemic restrictions.
ALGA issues Gap plan
ALGA has released a new resource to help close the gap for Indigenous Australians.
Call to split cyber bill
Emergency laws could be rushed through to help businesses fend off major cyber attacks.
Central Coast probe stutters
A public inquiry has begun to probe the New South Wales Central Coast Council and its more than half a billion dollars worth of debt.
Police take legal action on jabs
A lawyer for a group of Queensland Police Service (QPS) employees has described a vaccine mandate as “discriminatory”.
Staff rocked by sub switch
Defence staff have been offered counselling for 'stress and uncertainty' after a big sub deal was scrapped.
Crows cleared in camp probe
Safework SA has cleared a football team of workplace safety breaches from 2018.