Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Leading research groups have joined the UN to warn of ‘overinvestment’ in fossil fuels.
PM commits $500m for aged care
The Federal Government has announced a $537 million aged care funding package.
Telstra to repay ripped off users
Telstra has made a series of pledges after it was found to have ripped off remote customers.
Class action over credit 'junk'
Class actions are being launched against ANZ and Westpac over “junk” insurance policies.
IOOF still reviewing
A beleaguered wealth management company says it has not begun refunding customers the estimated $223 million it owes them.
Westpac faces huge fines
Westpac is facing big fines over ‘serious and systemic’ anti-money laundering breaches, according to AUSTRAC.
Developer influence detailed
A corruption inquiry has been told that two City of Casey councillors held ‘very significant’ financial ties to developers.
PC audits NT child money
The Productivity Commission says around half a billion in spending on NT child protection has been used inefficiently.
WA corruption probes begin
An inquiry into alleged multi-million-dollar corruption in WA's Housing Authority gets underway this week.
Ag boost sought synthetically
Synthetic biology could transform Australia’s agricultural sector into a $100 billion industry.
Charity gets UN nod
Save the Children Australia has become the first socially focused NGO to join the UN's Green Climate Fund.
War memorial works plugged
Australian War Memorial boss Brendan Nelson says a $500 million expansion of the site will help veterans' PTSD.
Work Safe issues annual stats
Work-related fatalities continue to decline but more efforts are needed, according to Safe Work Australia.
Federal cyber efforts slow
A new report shows federal government cyber resilience is almost unchanged in the last three years.
Media heads push press freedom
Media bosses have met to discuss press freedom laws with the Morrison government in Canberra.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.