Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Australia’s Closing the Gap policy has been dubbed a “medical response to what is effectively a political problem”, amid calls for stronger efforts.
Coverage creates perceived risk
New research shows how media coverage can cause people to search for information on an epidemic, regardless of the actual threat level.
Experts reflect on cash splash
Economists are responding to Prime Minister Scott Morrison's economic stimulus package.
Social housing help studied
With up to 10 per cent of Australians living in social housing at some point, experts say it can be a vital launchpad for a more stable life.
Statistician plugs tighter data
Draft legislation could give Commonwealth departments and agencies the absolute authority to reject requests for data.
UTAS to drop offerings
The University of Tasmania is slashing its number of degrees and courses from about 514 to 120 by next year.
ATO issues false debts
An IT error has reportedly led the ATO to issue false, years-old tax debts worth thousands of dollars.
Court for Facebook's data leak
Facebook is being taken to Federal Court over alleged privacy breaches stemming from the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
NT job scheme run from QLD
The NT Government has handed a contract for its $89 million Local Jobs Fund to a Queensland firm.
Pledge to boost bushfire help
The Federal Drought Minister says the states will get more support in delivering financial help to bushfire-affected businesses.
ACCC backs off phone deal
The competition watchdog will not appeal the approval of the TPG-Vodafone merger.
Defence database breached
Concerns have been raised that private details of Defence Force members were compromised in a major database hack.
DV leave extended
The NSW Government has extended its policy to offer up to 10 days’ domestic violence leave to public servants.
Insurance costs keep rising
A new report shows the cost of private health insurance is rising, but so are the exceptions.
myGov face scans coming
The Federal Government wants to test new facial recognition systems this year.
Sims slams gas approval
The head of the ACCC says the gas industry has mislead governments into approving projects that kill Australian jobs.
Water move cost $365k
The Federal Government has revealed that the cancellation of its plan to transfer water bureaucrats between departments cost taxpayers $365,000.
Court set for Linc leaders
Five former executives will stand trial over a failed coal gasification plant.
McKenzie denies additions
Former minister Bridget McKenzie has denied knowledge of last-minute changes to a list of projects she approved.
New maths for school funding
The Federal Government is changing one of its methods for calculating funding for schools.
New squad for top teachers
A ‘strike force’ of NSW’s best teachers is being assembled to help struggling schools.