Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
An audit has labelled the state department Service Victoria a “missed opportunity”.
ACCC announces 2021 targets
The ACCC is taking aim at common yet dangerous devices like quad bikes, button batteries and even falling furniture.
Builders urged to tackle inequality
The construction industry appears to be blind to unfair gender discrimination.
Mirabella heading for FWC
The Federal Government has picked former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella to join the Fair Work Commission.
PM's date claims questioned
The Prime Minister has been accused of misleading Parliament over an inquiry into allegations of sexual assault ...
Staff face sack over desk disgrace
A federal Liberal staffer has been sacked after being filmed performing a lewd act on a female MP’s desk.
ANAO spots cyber gaps
The ANAO has revealed several federal departments are relying on “ad hoc” cyber security systems.
Ex-NDIS head slams 'robo-planning'
One of the architects of the NDIS says the government should re-think its new eligibility model.
MCA claims uranium 'sustainable'
Australia’s main mining lobby wants the EU to define nuclear power as ‘sustainable’.
Porter's return panned
The Attorney-General has been slammed for his plan to return to “full-time salary doing part-time work”.
'Sports rorts' review released
An inquiry into the ‘sports rorts’ scandal says the Morrison government tried to avoid handing over evidence.
Gutted IR billed passed
The Morrison government has gutted its industrial relations omnibus bill in exchange for a win in the Senate.
Jobs rise out of lockdowns
Stats suggest hundreds of thousands of Australians have returned to paid employment after last year's lockdowns.
WHO reports on age discrimination
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first report on what could be the most common form of discrimination in the world - ageism.
'Secret' sex assault review in NSW
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has launched a ‘secret’ review into state parliament’s sexual assault complaints process.
Staffer leaves after slur
A former Liberal staffer has resigned after accusations of sexist behaviour.
Staffers slam hiring process
Former Coalition staffers say the hiring process at Parliament House brushes over sexism and misogyny.
Clot fears stop rollouts
A string of European nations have halted their AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollouts over blood clot concerns.
Cormann rejects carbon borders
The OECD’s incoming secretary-general Mathias Cormann has urged caution over new carbon-pricing ideas.
Huge water bill probed
An internal probe is looking at why the federal government paid millions more than it needed for water.