Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
SA Health is setting up a new taskforce to crack down on corruption and maladministration.
Senators want Taylor probe
Senators have called for an inquiry over Angus Taylor’s “clear breaches” of ministerial standards.
Students slipping years behind
The Federal Education Minister says “alarm bells should be ringing” over poor student test results.
Health told to cut toxic ties
Medical experts are calling for the health sector to disentangle from commercial interests.
Warning over boycott bill
Authorities have come together to warn the Federal Government not to attempt to curtail ‘secondary boycotts’.
Ombudsmen slams WorkSafe
Victoria’s Ombudsman has slammed the state’s WorkCover scheme and WorkSafe.
Bank watching beef issues
National Australia Bank says it is building animal welfare principles into its lending practices and risk assessments.
Infosys scores Centrelink deal
Tech firm Infosys has secured a massive Centrelink payments engine deal.
Investors call for clarity
A new report finds Australia's superannuation industry could be at risk from a lack of government climate change strategy.
Optus fined for NBN claims
Optus must pay $6.4 million for misleading nearly 140,000 of its customers.
Anti-union bill fails
The Coalition has failed to pass its signature laws aimed at cracking down on unions.
Rogue charity stripped
The charity regulator has stripped the activist group Aussie Farms of charity status.
MTC gets big prison deal
A $1.3 billion prison contract has been handed to a company facing grim allegations at its US operations.
Respect events supported
Victorian councils are supporting 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Robodebt was 'unlawful'
The Federal Government has admitted its robodebt scheme was unlawful, as it settles a legal challenge.
Women face extra climate effects
New research suggests climate change will have a particularly negative impact on women.
Uber loses London license
Uber has lost its London operating licence over a “pattern of failures” on safety and security.
Virtual anger as nursing aid
Nursing students may soon face a barrage of insults and belligerence from a VR simulation of an angry patient.
Free upgrades go awkwardly
Telstra's attempt to upgrade 770,000 NBN customers to higher speed plans for free has partially backfired.