Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - November, 2022
New funding has been provided for a ‘microcredential’ higher education pilot scheme.
Health degree fees helped
The Albanese government is introducing legislation that could wipe student debts for doctors and nurses.
CALD efforts questioned
The APS commissioner has been questioned about diversity in the public sector.
Collaery bills mount
The Australian government has spent a further $250,000 on legal bills since dropping the prosecution of Bernard Collaery.
German issue kills case
Abuse of public office charges have been dropped against a former Renewal SA chief executive.
Grants urge female leaders
Australia’s minister for women has announced a new investment to get more women to run for public office.
Robodebt probe hears legal issue
A senior public servant says she could not stop the Robodebt scheme despite knowing it was illegal.
AAT claims uncovered
Several members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) have been the subject of bullying, harassment or ...
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.
Safe Work stats updated
Safe Work Australia has issued new stats that give insight on the state of work health and safety in Australia.
FWC rules on aged care pay
Aged care workers will receive a 15 per cent pay rise after a recent Fair Work Commission ruling.
Medicare fraud sought
An independent review has been launched to look at claims of fraud within Medicare.
Musk hacks at bottom line
Twitter has sacked around half of its 7,500-strong staff as part of its new owner’s efforts to cut costs.
NACC pay proposed
A serious pay offer has been put forth for the leaders of the yet-to-be-established National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Public exec pay questioned
The federal government wants an explanation from government-owned businesses about giant salaries ...
State-linked service hacked
A tech firm providing services to Victorian government departments has been hit by a cyber attack.
WA takes claim to IRC
The WA government is taking the nurse’s union to the Industrial Relations Commission.
Youth lock-ups slammed
Queensland's youth justice system is breaching human rights, Australia's National Children's Commissioner says.
AUSTRAC eyes betting giants
The anti-money-laundering watchdog is investigating two of Australia's biggest online sports betting companies.
Draft teacher plan lands
The Federal Government has released its draft National Teacher Workforce Action Plan, including new spending to ...