Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
New stats show over two thirds of millennials earn more than their parents did at the same age.
Ex-ABF official charged over card
A former Border Force official has been sentenced to jail after forging documents to make unauthorised payments.
Police win new powers
The Federal Government has passed a bill that gives the AFP new powers to hack and disrupt ‘dark web’ activities.
Rail hub "honeypot" revealed
The NSW Government has paid external consultants over $2 million for rail strategies in the last few years.
Farm visa outlined
The Federal Government has announced a new type of agricultural visa for foreigners to work on Australian farms.
NAB consumer deal questioned
Regulators want more info on NAB’s acquisition of Citi’s consumer business for $1.2 billion.
ACCC aims at app duopoly
The ACCC says it may have to regulate to reduce the dominance of Apple and Google in app marketplaces.
Aged care vax map launched
The Health Department has created a new online map to show how many aged care workers are vaccinated.
Condemnation grows for Tas. MP
There are strong calls this week for Tasmanian backbench MP David O’Byrne to resign over sexual assault allegations.
Gas execs avoid court
Charges against the former directors of a major gas company have been dropped.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Young women's mental scheme launched
A new program seeks to improve the understanding of and responses to mental health issues for young women.
Big firms form fossil fuel giant
BHP and Woodside Petroleum have announced a $20 billion oil and gas merger ...
Ex-judges return before merger
More than 20 retired Family Court judges have returned to address a backlog of 7,000 cases.
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
$378m redress scheme launched
Survivors of Stolen Generation policies have welcomed a $378 million redress scheme.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.