Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
"Final" pay deal shakes unions
The latest Australian Government wage deal has sparked union discontent.
Pezzullo swiftly sacked
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed Mike Pezzullo, the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs ...
Tech tightened on freed people
The Federal Government has allocated $255 million for monitoring of detainees released by court order.
Audit bodies to merge
The Treasurer has unveiled significant reforms for accounting standards and ASIC.
PC calls for free care
The Productivity Commission has called for free early education for low-income families.
Australia eyes new trade deal
The collapse of an EU trade deal could see Australia pivot to the UAE.
Big split in school money
New figures show a widening funding gap in Australia's education system, with an $800 million overfunding in private schools compared to a $4.5 billion shortfall for public schools.
Hack money boosted
The Federal Government is intensifying its battle against cybercriminals with a $600 million injection.
JobKeeper seen to tether
JobKeeper, the Morrison government's $89 billion wage subsidy, appears to have overstayed its welcome ...
Rowland seeks TV freedom
New laws could change the experience for millions of Australians accessing their favourite streaming content through smart TVs.
Reference gap closing
Male scientists are more likely to be referenced in papers, but women are catching up.
UQ tops local ranking
The University of Queensland has taken the top position in new local uni rankings.
Fair Work rules on WFH claim
The Fair Work Commission has made a significant ruling on the impact of working from home on productivity.
Port hack questioned
Port operator DP World Australia is facing criticism for not addressing a critical IT vulnerability, leading to a recent cyber attack.
Fyles drops Woodside shares
Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has divested shares in gas company Woodside amid scrutiny over a perceived conflict of interest.
Leaker laws move ahead
The Albanese Government has entered a new phase of public sector whistleblower reforms.
Rushed restrictions for newly freed
The Federal Government is imposing “draconian” measures on recently-released foreigners.