Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2019
Australia’s regulators do not want to see finance sectors upended the way Uber and Airbnb have done for others.
NAPLAN switch marked
The body in charge of NAPLAN has given itself a pass mark, despite problems plaguing the move to online testing.
Top honours for leading minds
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 winners have been announced.
'Crude' councillor probed
A formal investigation has been launched into a Noosa councillor’s conduct on a reality TV show.
SA ICAC calls for more funding
South Australia's corruption watchdog is “very confident” there is corruption in the state's health department ...
Melbourne votes to cut cars
Melbourne City Council has voted on new measures to halve the number of cars driving through Melbourne’s CBD.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Bluescope boss faces cartel claims
A former senior BlueScope Steel executive faces jail time over an alleged attempt to rig global steel prices.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
ACCC to investigate big four
The Federal Government has called on the ACCC to investigate the banking sector‘s refusal to pass on interest rate cuts.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
Medevac repeal resisted
Authorities want senators to block the government's bid to repeal medical evacuation legislation for refugees.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
IMF urges green goals
The $1 trillion International Monetary Fund (IMF) says almost anything would be worth trying in the effort to address climate change.
Insolvency inquiry launched
The small business ombudsman is running an inquiry into dodgy insolvency practices.
Medibank gets Shonky gong
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Nobel nod questioned
Controversy has erupted over the awarding of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.