Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - February, 2024
ACCC urges tech regulation
The ACCC is calling for regulation of digital giants to protect consumers and competition.
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
Spy boss exposes local agent
ASIO has given details of a foreign espionage plot involving an Australian politician.
State vaccinations probed
Court rulings on Queensland’s public sector vaccination scheme have sparked legal and ethical debates.
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Breach list suggested
The business lobby has called for the establishment of a 'name and shame' register for consulting firms ...
Leak reveals private rates
A federal department has leaked commercially-sensitive data for the second time.
Bank bid backed
ANZ's planned $4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp’s banking operations has received the green light, despite ACCC opposition.
RBA plans cause ruction
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed reforms have ignited debate among Australia's financial policy elite.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
AFP preps action
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is gearing up for nationwide industrial action.
Assange makes UK bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is making his last effort within the UK’s legal framework to avoid extradition to the US.
ATO boss makes final calls
The outgoing ATO commissioner has called for enhanced law enforcement powers.
Report brings ethics review
Almost half a million New South Wales public sector workers are set to receive mandatory ethics training.