Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - February, 2021
Crown Resorts may not open its new Sydney casino, after an inquiry uncovered extensive greasy behaviour.
Dutton steers crime funds
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has pushed grant funding to projects he personally chose, against the advice of his department.
QLD calls for insurance fund
Queensland councils want the Commonwealth to set up a national reinsurance pool.
Bank climate probe looms
The Federal Government may reboot an inquiry into the climate policies of Australian banks.
Ex-GM faces gold theft allegations
A former general manager of a gold mill is facing serious charges over an alleged million-dollar theft in WA.
Food rider protections suggested
New guidelines have been launched to protect food delivery riders in NSW.
New Acland stoush continues
A fresh Land Court hearing into the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been ordered.
OHS issues in big home shift
The work-from-home revolution comes with some safety unknowns, according to one expert.
AER boosted by new fines
Regulators have announced stronger penalties for energy businesses that breach consumer protections.
Federal benefit for hotel system
Experts say that a national approach to COVID-19 quarantines could bring some major benefits.
Genetic insurance rules reviewed
A moratorium on the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting is coming up for review.
Jab training available
The Federal Government has announced a new training program for Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccine.
NSW riddled with regional issues
An inquiry into regional health services in NSW has heard of tragic shortages in under-served areas.
Slow response to Service hack
Up to 30,000 NSW residents do not know their private information was compromised in a massive hacking incident last year.
US spies buy location data
Reports show a US intelligence agency has been buying location data from tech companies.
ACCC crushing ship cartel
A Norwegian shipping company has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct by the Federal Court.
Big delay for banking changes
Two years on from the final report of the banking royal commission, there is concern that reforms have stalled.
Comcare treatment slammed
Media investigations have exposed concerning allegations against the federal workplace insurer, Comcare.
Hawke denies right wing risk
Despite right-wing extremism being on the rise, the Immigration Minister says Australia does not have such a problem.