Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - December, 2023
The ACCC has raised concerns over the lack of transparency in the pricing of retail deposit products by banks.
FWC looms for ATO deal
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff are considering taking their pay dispute to the Fair Work Commission.
Influencer ads slammed
The ACCC is stepping up its fight against deceptive advertising and online reviews.
Police efforts reviewed
IBAC has commended Victoria Police for their implementation of more than 90 per cent of the 104 recommendations made by IBAC over a six-year period.
Stoppages hit ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is grappling with a series of one-hour stop-work actions.
Tech head for Services
Digital transformation expert David Hazlehurst has been appointed as the new head of Services Australia, overseeing Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services.
Festive fears for shop staff
Retail workers are anticipating heightened customer aggression this holiday season.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
IR changes land
Miners and other big businesses face new union resilience following Labor’s IR changes.
Migration tweaks outlined
Labor has resisted slashing overall migration, announcing changes that focus largely on foreign students.
New head for ATO
APS veteran Rob Heferen is set to assume the role of Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Drink giant shaken down
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has emerged victorious in a legal battle against PepsiCo over royalty taxes.
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
PISA stats show slides
The latest PISA data shows half of Australian 15-year-olds are falling below expected mathematics standards.
Debt fixes pushed
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has told agencies to quickly fix thousands of unlawfully miscalculated welfare debts.
Secret decisions slammed
Victoria's Ombudsman has issued a report condemning the “creeping politicisation” of the state's public service.