Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Redundancies are being offered as SA Health begins a push to cut over 1,000 staff.
Spy boss says issues shifting
One of Australia’s top spy chiefs has warned foreign interference is a bigger threat than terrorism.
Attendance drive dubbed 'cynical'
The NT Government has used $10 vouchers and other sweeteners to entice remote students back to class.
NAB sued over creditor link
NAB is facing a potential $74 million lawsuit over the collapse of a construction firm.
Tax cop protection questioned
A federal inquiry has heard the ATO should have the power to protect whistleblowers.
YouTube fined over kids' data
YouTube has been fined $US170 million ($250 million) over allegations it collected children's personal data without their parents' consent.
Big funds for rural moves
A new plan will see teachers offered up to $50,000 to relocate from Melbourne to rural and regional schools.
New suburb set for Geraldton
Foreign investors have purchased hundreds of hectares of WA land on which to build a rural Chinatown.
Raids make for timely address
The Press Club has heard about the erosion of press independence while the AFP raided the home of a public servant.
Academy urges digital focus
The Australian Academy of Science wants to bring science and industry together to guide digital transformation.
Big fine for employee abuse
A Melbourne security company and its director have been fined $116,250 for abusing staff.
Medibank sued over denial claims
The ACCC is taking Medibank Private to court for allegedly denying benefits to over 800 members that they were entitled to claim.
New call for corruption court
As an emerging scandal engulfs NSW Labor, calls are beginning for a federal corruption court.
Carnegie calls for more
Ailing wave energy firm Carnegie Clean Energy has made a final bid for survival.
Coal deal carries Paris provision
The new United Wambo open cut coal ‘super pit’ for NSW’s Hunter Valley has been approved with export conditions.
God reigns over other rights
The Federal Government’s draft religious discrimination laws have been accused of privileging faith above all else.
Home Affairs fairly unhappy
An internal survey paints a bleak picture of morale at the Home Affairs Department.
Land council seeks Chinese funds
One of Australia’s major Indigenous land councils wants Chinese investment into Aboriginal land in the NT.
ANZ exec in 'manhandling' claim
A senior ANZ executive appears to have been promoted after a female analyst complained he had “manhandled” her.
BlueScope to face collusion claims
BlueScope Steel is being sued for allegedly colluding to rig steel prices.
Premium visas up for review
The Federal Government wants a “better deal” out of a visa scheme that allows the rich to buy their way into the country.