Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - January, 2023
New stats show Optus suffered a $1.2 billion blow after last year’s cyberattack.
Pay rises slow
Reports say pay rises in private sector enterprise agreements appear to have flatlined.
QRC rails against coal fee
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is continuing its campaign against Queensland’s coal royalty regime.
AEC replacing payroll
The AEC is replacing the payroll system for its giant temporary election workforce.
Major Medibank action looms
Law firms have joined forces to run a data breach complaint against private health insurer Medibank.
Push to retain lithium brains
Industry figures say government money is needed to keep renewable energy startups in Australia.
Mobility stats reviewed
Australia is doing better on economic mobility than many other countries, but experts warn conditions are getting tougher.
Rights failings reported
Human Rights Watch says Australia's credibility is being undermined by its domestic record.
Voice vote funds demanded
Advocates say the Commonwealth must fund public campaign material for the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Centrelink staff sent to front
Centrelink staff are being embedded into community outreach services.
IBAC reflects on big year
Victoria’s corruption watchdog’s annual report shows police investigations rose by 303 per cent...
Lobbies push visa changes
The Federal Government is facing several calls for changes to Australia’s visa system.
ANAO spots open doors
An audit has found a glaring and unnecessary issue with government information security.
Rudd scores US role
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has received a plum posting for powerful political figures.
Telco sharing shut down
Telstra and TPG Telecom’s planned network sharing arrangement has been blocked.
Watchdogs make crypto call
US financial regulators have warned that banks should be more cautious on crypto contagion risks.