Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Aged care stats stay secret
The Federal Government has blocked a law that would have made nursing homes reveal staff and food budgets.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Data bill gives broad access
There are new concerns that data retention “ambiguity” is allowing cops to view people’s browsing history.
Phoenix bill moving forward
Companies that close and re-open to avoid debts will soon face a major crackdown.
Robodebt warning revealed
The Federal Government was told some ‘robodebts’ are illegal on the same day it suspended the scheme.
WA Indigenous group gets land and funds
A native title group in Western Australia has been awarded both native title recognition and a $450 million economic package in an Australian first.
Abuse scheme still short
Many institutions are still yet to join the national scheme for victims of child sex abuse.
Bishop takes up ANU role
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has made a low-key entrance to her new role as ANU's first female chancellor.
Brokers yoked to best interests
New legislation means mortgage brokers will be forced to act in consumers' best interests or face stronger penalties.
Second 'sports rort' emerges
The Federal Government is being accused of a second ‘sports rort’, this time with a $150 million fund ...
Tradie drop linked to TAFE cuts
The number of people completing training courses has almost halved in the past five years.
Adani fined for false claims
Mining giant Adani has received a criminal conviction over “false or misleading” documents ...
Big donation disappears
The Liberal party is struggling to explain deleting records of a $165,000 donation from a friendly company.
Casey councillor paid amid probe
City of Casey councillors say they have had no choice but to grant extended leave to a colleague at the centre of a corruption inquiry.
Committee ignores Taylor's claims
A powerful parliamentary committee will not look at Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s use of fake documents to criticise Sydney's mayor.
Uni launches tracking app
Privacy concerns have been raised over a University of Newcastle plan to track student attendance using mobile phones.
Donation flows detailed
The AEC has released donations disclosures for 2018-19, showing the multi-million-dollar war chests for last year’s federal election.
Heston restaurant owes $4.5m
The exclusive Dinner by Heston restaurant owes employees at least $4.5 million.
New rort emerges
The Coalition has again been accused of spreading government funds to friendly electorates.
McKenzie quits over minor issue
Agriculture Minister and Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie has resigned.