Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
New rules hope to shine a spotlight on foreign interference at universities.
DFAT staffer in activist probe
A senior DFAT worker is being investigated for her links to animal activist groups.
Indigenous advisory begins
A senior advisory group has begun designing an Indigenous voice to guide Australia's politicians.
Inner West drops Jan 26 events
Inner West Council has become the first in Sydney to drop Australia Day celebrations ...
Victoria PS growth beats population
Victoria’s Auditor-General says the state will have to continue borrowing cash to fund major infrastructure projects.
Lobby access questioned
The number of lobbyists with unfettered access to the halls of Parliament House has doubled in seven years.
AI ethics framework released
A new artificial intelligence (AI) program has gone public, while the Federal Government releases new AI guidelines.
ASIO breach uncovered
ASIO has been found to have broken the law in a foreign-intelligence operation early last year.
Telstra sorry for poor phone deals
Telstra has apologised for selling “phones to customers who ultimately could not afford them” in Indigenous communities.
Jobactive deemed unhelpful
New research suggests appointments with unemployment services do little to help people get a job.
Profit dips hit big four
KPMG says Australia is at a ‘turning point’ in regard to its big four banks.
RBA gives up on wages
The Reserve Bank has warned that wages growth is “no longer expected to pick up”.
Massage compo to continue
A violinist injured in a car crash in 1987 will continue receiving taxpayer-funded massages.
NSW outsourcing audited
With $1.5 billion spent on contractors and short-term workers last financial year, NSW may not be getting value for money.
Regional spend slammed
The Morrison Government's management of a $220 million regional jobs scheme is being strongly criticised.
Call to avoid tax-dodgers
Experts say companies that fight hard to avoid tax should not be granted government contracts.
India out of giant trade deal
Leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations have agreed to terms on the world's largest trade deal.
ETU to maintain pressure
The electricians' union says it will not relent in its attacks on crossbench senators over anti-union laws.
Furniture traders fined
The ACCC has accused four major online furniture retailers of manipulating prices to create more attractive advertisements.
Health database backed
Linking national health data into a single database should boost Australian health services.