Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2020
Australia’s airline operators are taking big hits as COVID-19 smashes the sector.
Insider slams club lobby
A whistleblower is suing the powerful ClubsNSW business lobby, alleging bullying, sham contracting and underpayment.
Screen time seen as lock-down risk
Experts have issued advice on keeping kids occupied in quarantine.
Experts slam Federal 'abuse'
Lawyers say the Federal Government ‘sports rorts’ saga is just one instance of broader, systemic abuse.
Rail upgrades trailing
Allegations have been raised about the misuse of public funds in a $440 million rail project.
Study plugs smaller cities
Often over-looked as people praise metro living, Australia’s most liveable regional cities have been revealed.
Victoria issues anti-violence guide
Victoria has launched new guidelines to combat gendered violence at work.
Call to reform gap goals
Australia’s Closing the Gap policy has been dubbed a “medical response to what is effectively a political problem”, amid calls for stronger efforts.
Coverage creates perceived risk
New research shows how media coverage can cause people to search for information on an epidemic, regardless of the actual threat level.
Experts reflect on cash splash
Economists are responding to Prime Minister Scott Morrison's economic stimulus package.
Social housing help studied
With up to 10 per cent of Australians living in social housing at some point, experts say it can be a vital launchpad for a more stable life.
Statistician plugs tighter data
Draft legislation could give Commonwealth departments and agencies the absolute authority to reject requests for data.
UTAS to drop offerings
The University of Tasmania is slashing its number of degrees and courses from about 514 to 120 by next year.
ATO issues false debts
An IT error has reportedly led the ATO to issue false, years-old tax debts worth thousands of dollars.
Court for Facebook's data leak
Facebook is being taken to Federal Court over alleged privacy breaches stemming from the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
NT job scheme run from QLD
The NT Government has handed a contract for its $89 million Local Jobs Fund to a Queensland firm.
Pledge to boost bushfire help
The Federal Drought Minister says the states will get more support in delivering financial help to bushfire-affected businesses.
ACCC backs off phone deal
The competition watchdog will not appeal the approval of the TPG-Vodafone merger.
Defence database breached
Concerns have been raised that private details of Defence Force members were compromised in a major database hack.
DV leave extended
The NSW Government has extended its policy to offer up to 10 days’ domestic violence leave to public servants.
Insurance costs keep rising
A new report shows the cost of private health insurance is rising, but so are the exceptions.