Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Rich sign tax letter
Over 250 millionaires and billionaires have united in a call for higher taxation on the super-rich.
State grocery probe preparing
Queensland is launching a parliamentary inquiry into the high cost of groceries and the low prices paid to farmers at the farm gate.
Uni dropouts rise
Australia's university dropout rates have reportedly soared to their highest since 2005.
Internal consultancy populating
Public Service minister Katy Gallagher has announced key appointments to the Australian Government Consulting (AGC) team.
Small firms fill Big Four gap
Canberra's boutique firms have witnessed a remarkable surge in government contracts in the wake of recent scandals.
MUA scales down port plan
The Maritime Union of Australia has reduced its industrial action against stevedoring giant DP World.
Rail giant seeks summit
Pacific National, a leading Australian rail freight operator, has called for a national summit on level crossing safety.
Worley chief speaks
Worley CEO Chris Ashton is undertaking extensive efforts to reaffirm the company's integrity.
Big shift at Services
Services Australia is set to undertake one of the most significant network overhauls in the country.
CEOs report cyber fears
Australian CEOs have identified cybersecurity as their primary concern for 2024, eclipsing other critical issues ...
Consultant change sought
A NSW Parliamentary committee is pushing for greater consultant accountability.
Court hack hits recordings
Victoria's court system has been hacked, compromising several weeks of court recordings.
Doctor blocks driven down
The government says it will tackle the extensive delays and high costs faced by foreign medical professionals ...
Health accounts hacked
Details have emerged following a cyberattack on St Vincent’s Health Australia.
Human needs drive hiring
CSIRO data shows a soaring demand for people skills in Australia’s post-pandemic jobs market.
Red tape cut planned
The Finance Minister hopes government regulatory changes will boost productivity.
Sleazy surgeons watched
Researchers are testing methods to address offensive and rude comments in operating theatres.
Bank claims slammed
The ACCC has raised concerns over the lack of transparency in the pricing of retail deposit products by banks.