Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Health minister Greg Hunt has allowed private health insurers to lift their premiums.
Oaky lock-out continues
Six months into their lockout blockade, a group of Queensland coal miners say they will wait six more if they must.
Fears raised on foreign reforms
Various groups have raised concerns about the Government’s planned foreign influence laws.
New trade deal looms
Trade Minister Steve Ciobo says the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal should be signed later this year.
GetUp and MCA make donation warning
Two very different lobbies have warned against a proposed cap on foreign donations.
FWO launches labour case
The Fair Work Ombudsmen is investigating an unlawful unpaid work experience program.
Iceland gets equal pay laws
Iceland has passed laws requiring businesses to prove they are paying men and women equally.
Cloud concerns in US court
A US court case could open up access troves of private data, including that of Australians.
Ex-official suing union
A former AEU official says bullying and harassment by the union have left him with severe mental injuries.
AI urges federal ICAC
A new report says perceived corruption in Australia’s public service may have wiped $72 billion from the national economy.
Feds start wine fight
The Federal Government has launched formal action against Canada over wine imports.
PS wage deals will pinch
A new report says public servants' wage rises will fail to keep pace with growing inflation.
First-years to feel uni cuts
Universities Australia says around 10,000 university places will go unfunded this year due to budget cuts.
Experts douse EBA expectations
Economists say workers on EBAs should not expect to see big pay rises anytime soon.
ICAC sticks by whistleblower claim
SA’s corruption watchdog appears unlikely to support Nick Xenophon’s plan to pay whistleblowers.
New fund for safe workplaces
The Victorian Government has launched the $17 million WorkSafe, WorkWell initiative.
New site for banking inquiry
Unions are preparing to collect the public’s stories of banking misconduct, fraud and criminal activity ...
Google upset at visa change
Google says it has had to change its recruitment plans after the Federal Government's 457 visa changes.
Microsoft paying missed tax
Microsoft Australia has paid an extra $39 million in tax following an ATO audit.
BIS says low rates create 'zombies'
A giant ‘bank for banks’ says low interest rates are creating ‘zombie firms’.