Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2017
A security researcher has discovered a fatal flaw that could affect any network using WPA2 protocols.
NEG could hamper batteries
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
Costello pushes super safety
Former Liberal treasurer Peter Costello wants Australian workers' default superannuation payments to be better protected.
Farm labor risks raised
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian horticulture is ripe for indebted labour akin to slavery.
Language limit lowered
The Government’s attempts to change the English language citizenship test has been compared to the White Australia policy.
Numbers drop in regional sites
While the Federal Government continues its decentralisation push, over 1,800 staff have been cut in regional areas.
Call for more workplace focus
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says recent scandals should be used to shine a light on ...
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Kaspersky kept for now
The Federal Government has not banned beleaguered Russian anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab.
Telstra sets AI on ad spend
Telstra has used machine learning to check the effectiveness of its advertising spend.
BCA backs lifelong learning
The Business Council of Australia wants a serious overhaul of higher education.
Birmingham lifts language bar
The Federal Government has announced new English language requirements for foreign tertiary students.
IMF knocks down local view
The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecasts for the Australian economy.
PC reports on GST
The Productivity Commission has recommended some tweaks to the GST formula, but ...
SA launches leadership centre
South Australia has launched a new centre dedicated to training public sector ...
Serco sweeping into Centrelink
The Federal Government is moving to privatise Centrelink’s much-maligned call centre, triggering outrage from the CPSU.
Charges laid on Pisasale
Queensland’s CCC has officially laid six charges against former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale.