Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Half pay holidays optioned
Unions want workers to be able to double their annual leave by taking it at half pay.
Judge questions union compromise
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been criticised for its handling of a CFMEU case.
ANZAC observance urged
Debate over whether public servants should be required to observe ANZAC Day has been reignited.
Cannabis gaps surveyed
Experts have described medicinal marijuana as the “Wild West” of Australian healthcare.
First Nations centre backed
The Federal Government is supporting a “world first” gender justice institute for First Nations women.
Lockdown effect seen in social work
New research looks at the stress, demand and pressure for social workers in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown.
New compo for finance failures
A compensation scheme recommended by the banking royal commission is now operating.
State changes in bill fight
A federal-state tug-of-war over bulk billing is unlikely to leave any patients better off.
WA detention deemed unfit
A damning human rights report has recommended changes at Yongah Hill Detention Centre.
Woodside to face green push
Major investors are challenging Woodside Energy’s climate strategies ahead of the company’s AGM.
EY cuts consultants
EY has announced the redundancy of 148 roles within its consulting and financial services divisions.
Stockbroker fined for deceit
The Federal Court of Australia has found stockbroker Adam Blumenthal guilty of serious and deliberate market rigging, involving shares of the cannabis start-up, Creso Pharma.
APVMA to stay in place
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) will not return to Canberra, despite ...
AUSTRAC asked to eye TikTok
AUSTRAC has been asked to investigate TikTok over money laundering concerns.
Ex-PC heads call for re-think
Productivity Commission veterans have criticised the Albanese government’s economic direction.