Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Environment Victoria wants a $90 million “clean coal” fun to be spent on the transition away from reliance on coal.
Feds boost DHS phone jobs
The Federal Government says it is hiring an additional 1,000 Centrelink call centre operators.
New site seeks cancer data
Twiggy Forrest has launched a universal database for cancer patients to share their medical records.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
TV lobby wants tighter 'net rules
The Australian TV lobby wants Facebook and Google to be more transparent ...
AMP grilled, CEO bails
AMP chief Craig Meller has quit amid scandals uncovered at the banking royal commission.
International student rates rise
International students now make up more than a quarter of enrolments at some universities.
O'Dwyer outlines profit penalties
The Federal Government is seeking bigger fines and jail terms for dodgy bankers and other corporate criminals.
Open letter seeks key cash reforms
Australians should be taxed to “fund the health, education and transport services we need”, according to an open letter from 46 other high-profile signatories.
STEMM gap set to last
Research shows that without further interventions, the gender gap in STEMM is very likely to persist for generations.
Court backs freedom of tweets
The sacking of a public servant for her views on asylum seeker policy has been ruled unlawful.
Advisors lacking academic backing
The financial services royal commission has heard just over a third of financial advisers hold a related university degree.
AFP lets leaks slide
The AFP has laid no charges after investigating the bumbling loss of hundreds of sensitive cabinet documents.
ATO chief seeks image improvement
ATO chief Chris Jordan says the agency is very keen to restore public confidence.
Canterbury GM faces ICAC claims
A corruption inquiry in NSW has heard a council general manager was “blackmailed” into hiring a planning director.
NBN issues soar
An official report reveals complaints about the NBN soared more than 200 per cent over the last six months of last year.
QLD prostitutes want protection
Queensland sex workers say current laws force them to decide between working legally and working safely.
Union wraps Home Affairs claim
The CPSU is making its final arguments this week in the closing stages of a Fair Work battle ...
WGEA urges home-time for men
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) says employers should allow men more time at home.
IRC calls off prison strikes
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) has ordered striking prison officers to return to work.
Rail firm claims 'misleading' deal
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.