Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2023
The Albanese government is celebrating the passage of the Universities Accord legislation through the Senate.
Freedom bill proposed
Journalist Peter Greste, an advocate for press freedom, says legal actions against public sector whistleblowers could harm integrity.
Ombudsmen standards slip
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has fallen significantly short of its service standards in the past year, achieving only 24 per cent of its target of 90 per cent.
SA breach revealed
The South Australian government has disclosed a significant cyber security breach that potentially compromised the data of many individuals.
New body for MP misconduct
The Victorian Government says it will establish an integrity commission for MP misconduct.
No charge in pill probe
WA authorities have wrapped up an investigation into the loss of a tiny yet dangerous radioactive capsule.
Safety fine for tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has fined the rebranded Twitter for failing to meet child protection standards.
Study compares heat risks
A study has compared the heat risks of indoor service and outdoor maintenance work.
AER joins equal quest
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says it supports equality for women in the clean energy sector.
ATO papers sought
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is facing renewed scrutiny from its employees ...
Bar lowered for QLD police
The Queensland Police Service is grappling with a surge in officer turnover.
State beats gender target
The Queensland Government has exceeded its women’s representation targets for government-owned businesses.
Consultant costs counted
Several Queensland government departments have seen a substantial increase in consultancy expenses, exceeding $50 million.
NACC running quietly
The NACC says there has been no media coverage for most anti-corruption reports so far.