Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The CPSU says the Federal Government is trying to save money by dragging out pay negotiations.
Survey used to plug federal ICAC
A survey of the federal public sector has found 5 per cent have seen some kind of misconduct.
High fine rate for dole scheme
A federal work-for-the-dole scheme has issued over 350,000 fines to its participants in just two years.
New site for childcare scammers
The Federal Government has launched an online register of childcare centres that “rort the system”.
Feds defend huge outside spend
The Federal Government has defended the hundreds of millions it has spent on management consultants.
Pay fight finds new home
The launch of the new Home Affairs agency has been far from a fresh start ...
PC says bush push not enough
The Productivity Commission says decentralisation is not a fix for struggling regional economies.
457 fears in new TPP
Unions have issued a warning about the new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Expert urges safety rethink
An expert on women’s rights and safety says sexual harassment in the workplace should be treated as an OHS issue.
Uni funding freeze looms
The Federal Government has announced a funding freeze for universities aimed at saving over $2 billion.
Disney buying lots of Fox
Disney will buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for a total AU$68.3 billion.
IBAC uncovers big TAFE scam
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has found evidence of a $2 million TAFE scam.
ICA says social media hurts
The main insurance industry lobby says people are using social media to “pressure” insurers into paying out claims, costing them millions.
NSW makes discrimination change
NSW is making sure pregnant woman are not discriminated against, but ...
ATO shows no-tax tech firms
IBM, Atlassian, Citrix and Unisys generated taxable income but avoided paying tax in 2016.
ACCC chases Novartis pain claims
The ACCC is taking GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Novartis to the Federal Court over “false or misleading” pain medication marketing.
Amazon Australia opens
Amazon has launched its Australian online store, with tens of thousands of shoppers visiting the site on its first day.
Female mission falling short
A target for 30 per cent female representation on company boards by 2018 risks being missed.
ATO shame list ditched
The ATO has ditched a plan to reveal the bottom 10 per cent of its employees.
Call for misconduct measures
Tasmania’s Integrity Commissioner says the state must greatly improve the way it handles misconduct.