Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Greens have proposed a new “tycoon tax” modelled on a former Labor policy.
Power firms want border reform
Some of the world’s biggest electricity companies have warned that border closures could lead to blackouts.
UN pushes emissions pledge
A senior UN official says the climate crisis will “wreak havoc” on Australia’s economy if coal is not phased out.
Contractors cut from COVID support
Labour hire firms say thousands of contracted public servants will not be paid for time lost to COVID-19 vaccinations or isolation.
Lobby pushes Indian links
Business leaders say there should be strong technological ties between Australia and India.
Stats show JobKeeper profits
Thousands of companies that received JobKeeper payments tripled their turnover while doing so.
Wingecarribee inquiry announced
The NSW Government has announced a public inquiry to investigate the serious issues at Wingecarribee Shire Council.
PC deems water list adequate
The Productivity Commission says reporting of foreign ownership of Australian water is sufficient.
Assault inquiry set aside
An inquiry into who in the Prime Minister's Office knew about Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape has been suspended.
ATO details remote rort
The ATO has provided new details on an outback tax scam that cost it millions.
Big rail review launched
A review of Australia’s interstate rail network regulations has been launched.
Lendlease backs zero by 2050
Australian building giant Lendlease says the Federal Government must commit to cutting carbon emissions to zero by 2050.
COVIDSafe failure detailed
A damning COVIDSafe report shows the Federal Government ignored important input.
Cheating seen higher than ever
A new study suggests far more university students are cheating than previously thought.
Pay gaps show sabotage
New research suggests large gender pay gaps are directly associated with lower performance by big companies.
Total donations rise
The latest generosity data shows total donations are up, but people are giving proportionately less.