Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - December, 2021
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet wants the states to take over responsibility for child care.
Slavery framework to help locals
Many Australian businesses are still ignoring their role in modern slavery.
Diplomats join Beijing boycott
Australia has joined a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Fees wiped for outback health
The Federal Government has announced new plans to lure doctors and nurses to rural, regional and remote areas.
WA workers locked out
More than 1,900 WA government workers have missed a deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
FWC rules on sacking fairness
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that an employee dismissal for workplace injury was unfair.
Andrews announces cyber shift
The Federal Government is considering giving new surveillance powers to the ATO, Border Force and others.
BHP mandate rejected
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found a mandatory vaccination order at a Hunter Valley coal mine was not lawful or reasonable.
Billions risked by blood pressure
Reducing rates of high blood pressure by just a quarter could save 37,000 lives and $34.3 billion, experts say.
New site for hybrid thought
CSIRO says it is reimagining the concept of intelligence by bringing together the best of human and machine thinking.
APRA boosts bank protection
APRA is setting new standards for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to respond to the next financial crisis.
Huge fine for scam school
The Federal Court has ordered $153 million in penalties against Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE).
Sydney deepens NYU ties
The University of Sydney has entered a new partnership with New York University.
Ambo report shows dark culture
Ambulance Victoria has promised changes after a report revealed its culture of disrespect, bullying and sexism.
Corruption talk tallied
The latest APS census finds staff in the Prime Minister and Attorney-General's departments less likely to report corruption.