Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - February, 2019
After decades of Dollarmites, teachers now want big banks out of their classrooms.
Ex-Ipswich CEO jailed
Former Ipswich City Council chief executive Carl Wulff has been jailed for receiving close to $240,000 in corrupt payments.
Big firms ignore rising risks
Australia's biggest companies are not doing enough to mitigate the risks of climate change, a new report has found.
Fortescue calms autonomous concern
Fortescue has defended its autonomous system after trucks collided in WA.
GetUp cleared of party links
Progressive activist group GetUp has been declared independent of political parties.
Major Manus contract questioned
The Department of Home Affairs says “urgent” circumstances led it to award a $400 million contract in a closed tender, but denies it was “desperate”.
Call to change 'sneaky' fees
The Federal Government says it is cracking down on “sneaky” late power payment fees.
Decryption laws lead some offshore
Some big names in Australian tech have called for urgent changes to controversial anti-encryption laws.
Foreign vote claimed in hospital poll
More details have emerged about the Queensland Government’s flawed Lady Cilento Children's Hospital name change poll.
Hospital stoush going nowhere
A legal dispute between the WA Government and builder John Holland does not look like ending soon.
Parties hit in Parliament hack
Computer networks of the major political parties were affected by a recent hack.
RAH issues exposed
Unions have slammed a culture of bullying, pressure and fatigue at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).
'Big stick' hanging back
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government is committed to its “big stick” energy policy, despite choosing not to bring it on for a vote in parliament.
Ex-ATO figure found not guilty
A former ATO deputy commissioner has been found not guilty of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.
PM urges Indigenous reform
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a new approach to reducing gaps for Indigenous Australians.
Closed doors on Manus deal
The Federal Government did not run an open tender process for $423 million worth of contracts for security Manus Island.
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
Senator's staff leaked raid info
Senator Michaelia Cash’s former chief of staff leaked details about a union raid to the media.
LNP doctor discriminated against
Former QLD MP Chris Davis has won $1.5 million from Brisbane's Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) over unlawful discrimination due to his political beliefs.