Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
E-health helped by new money
Last week’s budget papers included some significant money for projects at the intersection of health and technology.
Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
Victoria combines privacy and FOI
Victoria has collapsed its privacy commission and freedom of information office into a new information office.
Banks respond to looming changes
The Federal Government has unveiled a range of moves to make the banking system more competitive.
Key NT rehab enters administration
An important Northern Territory alcohol treatment program has been placed under special administration.
States split in budget response
There has been a mixed reaction from the states to the federal budget, linked largely to the political allegiances of state governments.
Union muted amid big PS cuts
WA Premier Mark McGowan has launched a $500,000 review of the state’s public sector.
Email rage sacking backed
The FWC says Murdoch University was justified in dismissing an employee who sent vicious expletive-laden emails to the ABS.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Underpants dismissal appealed
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
Blackout payback questioned
Tens of thousands of Adelaide householders and businesses will miss out on compensation payments for last year’s blackouts.
Plain packs win celebrated
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
RBA boss issues debt warning
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says wage growth needs to increase to help the Australian economy become more resilient to issues of burgeoning household debt.
DIBP bill brings militarisation claims
Immigration has spent over $200,000 on guns since 2014, amid claims it is militarising ...
Embattled HRC boss awarded
Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs has won a freedom of speech award.
GST re-think launched
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered an independent inquiry into the carve-up of GST revenue.