Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia will seek restitution for China’s ban on Australian coal.
Drivers resign over EBA
Melbourne train drivers are leaving their union en masse over what they say are unsafe workplace conditions.
Porter backs pay plans
The Federal Government has knocked back a union attempt to get tough on underpayments.
ACCC finds value boost
An official report has found Australian mobile consumers received much better value over 2019-20.
Audit urges NSW resilience
Cyber resilience in NSW needs “urgent attention”, according to a new report.
UK moves to keep comments
The UK is planning to regulate social media firms over their content removal practices.
Aboriginal leadership urged
A new report calls for benchmarks for leadership by Aboriginal women and girls.
ACCC wants food fair-trading
Regulators say farmers should be protected from the lack of diversity in perishable food retail.
Broad support for UBI
A recent survey found nearly two-thirds of Australians would support a universal basic income (UBI).
Cashless card extended
The Federal Government has failed to make the cashless welfare program permanent, but has won an extension.
New debt deals questioned
Incentives for Centrelink’s new debt collectors have revived Robodebt concerns.
ATO shows mass avoidance
The ATO has released its latest corporate tax transparency data, showing hundreds of companies have reduced their tax bills to zero.
Audits finds harassment gaps
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) says many councils are failing to provide harassment-free workplaces.
Remote food issues reported
A parliamentary inquiry has found food security is a constant concern for many remote Indigenous communities.
Casual switch questioned
The Federal Government is defending its planned IR reforms against concern that the changes will not do what they claim.
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Kogan slapped for tax claims
Electronics retailer Kogan has been fined over claims made in a tax time promotion.
States praised for green goals
The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Miner fined for misinterpretation
Bravus, formerly Adani, has paid a $26,000 fine for “misinterpreting” its environmental approval conditions.