Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
ANU hit by data hack
Hackers have accessed almost 20 years’ worth of personal data on ANU staff, students and visitors.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
Airline slapped for dodgy pricing
Another provider has been charged as part of a giant international airline price-fixing cartel.
PM raises Solomon spend
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged $250 million for infrastructure in the Solomon Islands.
Services Australia outlined
Reforms to set up the new centralised Services Australia agency have been signed.
US seeks incoming handles
The US Government may soon require immigrants to submit five years of social media history.
ATO addressing 'tax gap'
The ATO is expected to send hundreds of thousands of “please explain” letters this year ...
AEU undoes support
The Australian Education Union (AEU) is reportedly reversing its support of Tasmania’s latest teacher pay deal.
Budget slaps public service
Public servants will do some heavy lifting for the Victorian Government to meet its budget goals.
Call for city fund shut-down
There are calls this week for the Brisbane City Council’s investment arm to be shut down over “substantial” risks to ratepayer money.
Gender split in temperature tests
New research suggests women perform better on maths and verbal tests at higher room temperatures than men.
Adani approval shunted along
The Queensland Premier says Adani’s Carmichael coal mine should be approved within 3 weeks.
AMA warns of US drift
The president of the AMA says Australia’s health system is becoming concerningly similar to the United States'.
Fine for phone sale mistake
1st Energy has been fined for wrongly signing up a dementia sufferer, billing her thousands and then sending debt collectors.
Joyce pushes new coal
Barnaby Joyce says building a new coal-fired power station is a moral imperative.