Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2020
The Federal Government says some survivors of child sexual abuse have died waiting for redress scheme payments.
Tehan offers re-opening money
The Federal Government has been accused of bribing schools to reopen by June.
Angus accused on three fronts
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is being criticised for obfuscation and opacity on a number of important matters.
Defence predicts pandemic response
A confidential Defence Department report last year predicted many of the shortages and behaviours of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funds flow to regional flights
Regional Express has secured funding to double flights to regional and remote areas.
New deal for QLD council staff
A new agreement should provide flexibility for Queensland council staff.
ACCC allows mining links
The competition watchdog has allowed mining companies to work together in ways that they previously could not.
Cops probe cruise ship spread
The NSW Homicide Squad is investigating 21 deaths connected to the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
ACCC expands energy links
Regulators have expanded the potential for cooperation in the energy sector.
Ombudsmen alerted to NSW issues
Clinicians have asked NSW’s ombudsmen to investigate claims of systemic failures at NSW Health.
Science denial on risk list
A new report finds science denial is one of the greatest risks to humanity.
ALGA backs planning plans
A new set of principles has been created to guide changes to planning systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council staff missing out
Council workers out of work due to COVID-19 have been told they will not qualify for the Federal Government's JobKeeper payments.
Domestic reserves to wait overseas
The Federal Government has come up with a plan to boost domestic fuel reserves by buying and storing fuel overseas.
Turnbull book leak settled
Malcolm Turnbull's publishers have reached a settlement after a PMO worker shared pirated copies of his memoir.
Victoria models big hit
Victoria says the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing it towards a “catastrophic” economic downturn.
Wagga reverses sister city smear
A New South Wales council has decided not to cut ties with its Chinese sister city, and will apologise for attempting to.
Deakin details big hit
Deakin University says it expects to lose up to $300 million by the end of 2021, making redundancies inevitable.