Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Industry insiders say childcare centres across the country could start closing in coming days.
TAL cutting COVID coverage
One of Australia's biggest life insurers is trying to avoid payouts to customers who die from COVID-19, including frontline doctors.
Cashless card scheme paused
New welfare recipients will not be forced onto controversial cashless debit cards.
Cleared councillor slams LNP
A Brisbane councillor is calling for the resignation of LNP members after being cleared by the state’s corruption watchdog.
Services on hiring spree
Services Australia is scrambling to hire new staff as COVID-19 leaves legions on the dole.
Airlines in bailout stoush
Virgin Australia wants the ACCC to investigate claims by Qantas about potential bailouts.
Danger pay demanded
Supermarket workers want danger money and increased protection from abusive, panicked customers.
Firm slammed for underpayment
WA’s largest disability service provider has been sanctioned after it underpaid 1,700 disabled workers.
Virus measures sail through
The Federal Government has passed $83.6 billion worth of stimulus measures ...
APS told to pay isolated casuals
The APS has been told to pay casuals who are forced into isolation or diagnosed with COVID-19.
Tax tightened with tech measures
The ATO is turning to technology to help its tax avoidance taskforce.
Visa sale scrapped
The Federal Government has dumped its billion-dollar visa platform outsourcing plan.
Welfare meetings move online
The Federal Government is pushing employment service providers to move meetings online.
Airlines landing hard
Australia’s airline operators are taking big hits as COVID-19 smashes the sector.
Insider slams club lobby
A whistleblower is suing the powerful ClubsNSW business lobby, alleging bullying, sham contracting and underpayment.
Screen time seen as lock-down risk
Experts have issued advice on keeping kids occupied in quarantine.
Experts slam Federal 'abuse'
Lawyers say the Federal Government ‘sports rorts’ saga is just one instance of broader, systemic abuse.
Rail upgrades trailing
Allegations have been raised about the misuse of public funds in a $440 million rail project.
Study plugs smaller cities
Often over-looked as people praise metro living, Australia’s most liveable regional cities have been revealed.
Victoria issues anti-violence guide
Victoria has launched new guidelines to combat gendered violence at work.