Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Experts say new standards are needed for indoor air quality in public buildings.
Climate details demanded
Australia’s new climate reporting legislation will come into force next year.
Gender laws put firms on notice
New gender laws could see big companies stripped of government contracts.
NDIS drives jobs boost
Reports say that close to a third of jobs created last year were for the NDIS.
Assurance sought in Assange case
Julian Assange has won a temporary reprieve in his ongoing extradition battle.
COVID probe shows submissions
The Commonwealth has issued an update on its ongoing COVID-19 inquiry.
Green job body forming
Businesses are concerned about attempts to shift workers into more sustainable work.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Services safety boost tabled
The Federal Government has introduced legislation aimed at fortifying protections for Commonwealth frontline workers.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
Charges laid for alleged bribe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says charges have been laid over an airport bribery scandal.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
US takes Apple to court
The United States has launched a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of using its dominant market position in the smartphone industry to suppress competition and limit choice.
Study hubs to simulate uni
The Federal Government has announced a $16 million investment to establish 10 new Regional University Study Hubs.
Severe shortage spelled out
New estimates suggest Australia will need a massive influx of construction workers to meet its home building goals.
Union backs supermarket split
The shop assistant union has called for the compulsory breakup of Coles and Woolworths.