Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - November, 2021
Senator Rex Patrick has named an APS official that he says is responsible for rejected FOI requests.
Sackings allowed for God's sake
The Federal Government is introducing its new religious discrimination bill to parliament.
Key summit recordings posted
Recordings from the recent Workplace Sexual Harassment National Forum are now available.
New site for robo-reasoning
A new research centre in South Australia says it will use AI to improve a range of industries.
NT looks at salary switch
The NT Government has proposed using the salaries of sacked workers as a ‘bonus’ for those that remain.
Solar issues in China link
Politicians are calling for efforts to ensure Australia’s solar industry is not exposed to China's human rights violations.
Bioenergy future mapped
Experts say Australia's bioenergy industry could be worth more than $10 billion a year.
China crypto-crackdown continues
Chinese authorities say crypto mining could jeopardise efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
New links for climate health
A $10 million national network has been set up to build resilience to the human health impacts of environmental change.
Billions lost to loneliness
A report says loneliness is costing Australians up to $2.7 billion per year.
Menzies centre opens
The Robert Menzies Institute has opened at the University of Melbourne this week.
Exec appears at TAHE probe
A NSW Transport secretary who was ousted last year says he was already thinking about resigning.
Feds want tech protections
The Federal Government is pushing new principles for private companies to secure critical technologies ...
Olympic risk detailed
Queensland's corruption watchdog has warned of potential corruption risks in draft legislation for the 2032 Olympic Games.
Pacific aid risk outlined
Billions of dollars in government aid and infrastructure projects for Pacific Island nations are at risk of being misused.
Building still seems walled-off
A major Australian HR firm says women are still struggling to break the ‘concrete ceiling’ in construction.
Police promise DFV response
Victoria Police has launched a new policy for dealing with family violence perpetrators in its ranks.