Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2024
Comyn attacks Greens tax
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has slammed the Greens' proposed profit tax as “insidious populism”.
Micro-courses backed
The government has announced over $10.7 million in funding for microcredential courses in critical fields.
Visa cap causes concern
The Albanese Government’s cap on international student numbers has drawn backlash from universities and academics.
AFP takes action on pay
AFP Officers have escalated their industrial action with walk-offs at airports.
Brereton reflects on NACC year
The NACC commissioner has reflected on the watchdog’s first year, while others criticise its direction so far.
Deal made on RBA changes
Labor's push for Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reforms is moving forward, with significant concessions.
AGL overcharging slammed
AGL has been found to have overcharged vulnerable customers and failed to issue refunds.
CFMEU leaders shunted
The federal government has placed the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU under administration.
Home Affairs fix outlined
Changes could be coming following a review of Home Affairs’ collaboration with national intelligence and agencies.
Migrant misinfo risks nation
Australia must confront the rising tide of misinformation surrounding migration, experts say.
Anti-violence assessed
Some serious challenges have been revealed in Australia's fight against gender-based violence.
Long COVID bill lingers
Long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022, new analysis shows.
Small banks miss scams too
ASIC has released a damning report on the anti-scam practices of Australia’s non-major banks.
CSIRO cuts outlined
CSIRO is set to eliminate up to 500 support roles as part of a significant organisational restructure.
Pay rise proposed
Parliamentary staff may soon be able to access new cultural leave and travel allowances.
VR crimes studied
Experts have issued a warning about ‘metacrime’ - crimes and inappropriate activities within virtual reality (VR) environments.
Blood tests prompt privacy call
Mandatory employee blood tests have prompted calls for a privacy law overhaul.