Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Adani has indefinitely delayed a meeting that was set to decide the future of the Carmichael coal mine.
Drivers protest ALDI deals
The Transport Workers' Union (TWU) is at war with ALDI over alleged underpayment and unfair treatment of workers.
Forrest drops major money
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has announced a $400 million philanthropic donation.
Safety Promise drive launched
NSW Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean wants businesses to commit to a Safety Promise.
ACCC allows big SA power bids
The ACCC has approved plans for 27 South Australian businesses to bulk buy electricity.
DHS launches re-made myGov
Federal Government departments are working to improve the much maligned myGov system.
Expert wants care rate cut
Experts say we need to ask difficult questions about how to reduce the number of Australian children in out-of-home care.
Swiss vote for power switch
Swiss voters have backed billions of dollars in subsidies for renewable energy and a ban on new nuclear plants.
Visa change risks local research
Medical research could already be suffering under Australia’s new visa laws.
Wikipedia joins fair use fight
Wikipedia has changed its Australian front page to raise awareness of copyright reform.
Anti-bullying classes kept
South Australia has launched its own version of the Safe Schools anti-bullying program.
Lid lifts on big tax grift
ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston has been accused of conspiring to “defraud the Commonwealth”.
Cashless card progress slowing
Plans to expand the cashless welfare card scheme could struggle to pass Parliament.
Family violence survey launched
A new survey hopes to get a picture of the workers who interact with family violence.
Referendum question forming
Linda Burney wants the referendum to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution to be “winnable”.
Banks call for inquiry
Australian banks are now calling for an inquiry, amid calls for an inquiry into the banks.
Cameras and bans among Uber plans
Uber drivers may have to install security cameras in their cars ...
Unions want jail for stolen pay
A key figure in Australia’s unions wants bosses who underpay workers jailed.