Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
Police say change coming
Victoria Police has pledged to implement 79 significant reforms by the end of 2025 in response to findings from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry.
Systemic tech regulation needed
Experts say social media firms should not be left to enforce their own standards.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
More health leave for QLD PS
Queensland is introducing reproductive health leave for public sector workers.
NBN boss heads to Optus
Stephen Rue, the outgoing CEO of NBN Co, has been announced as the new chief executive of Optus.
Official emissions probed
Australia's open cut coal mines could be emitting more than double the methane levels officially recorded.
Probe launched on newborn concern
Reports of newborn removals at public birthing hospitals have triggered a state review.
Foreign money change outlined
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled significant reforms to Australia's foreign investment policy.
Kids lock-up tightened
Queensland is scrapping its policy for detention as a last resort for children.
Museum concerns aired
Plans for changes at the South Australian Museum have triggered criticism from all sides.
Pay gap drivers detailed
A study by e61 Institute has examined the decisions that drive Australia’s gender pay gap.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
Funds flow to leaving scheme
The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).
ICAC exposes transport grift
A New South Wales ICAC investigation has revealed extensive corrupt conduct involving former employees and contractors from the Inner West Council and Transport for NSW.