Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Nobel nod questioned
Controversy has erupted over the awarding of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.
Sub plans slip out
The French company building Australia’s new submarines may have accidentally tweeted yet-to-be-announced plans.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Home service investigated
The National Home Doctor Service is being investigated over its doctors' Medicare billing.
Industry wants tech-watchdog
The telecommunications watchdog has backed the idea of an ombudsman for digital platforms.
Mine mistake gives false hope
Hundreds of workers have been left distraught by a NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) blunder.
Visa outsource slammed
Migration groups warn that outsourcing the visa platform is a disaster in waiting.
ANU issues hack report
Details have been revealed about a highly sophisticated cyber attack on the ANU.
CBA faces hawking charge
Commonwealth Bank has become first major bank to face criminal charges following the banking royal commission.
Drug tests questioned
Experts have slammed the Federal Government’s plan to drug test welfare recipients.
Redress list grows
Hundreds of sites including churches, schools and community groups have now joined the national redress scheme for victims of child sex abuse.
Council corruption risks high
A damning report has revealed a high risk of corruption within local government in Victoria.
Justice corruption revealed
Six staff members from Queensland's Youth Justice Department have been sacked over corruption claims.
Outsourcing deemed "cost-effective"
Services Australia has defended the extensive outsourcing of work.
Press permission questioned
Australia's peak legal body has criticised the Morrison government's attempt to improve press freedom.
Vic. hospitals hacked
Authorities have scrambled to respond after Victorian hospital computer networks were hacked in a ransomware attack.
Robo-debt run continues
Centrelink says it will run about 500,000 robo-debt reviews each year, despite calls to scrap the program.
ATO going for details
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says it is going over every tax return lodged, looking for incorrect and fraudulent claims.