Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2021
Stats suggest hundreds of thousands of Australians have returned to paid employment after last year's lockdowns.
WHO reports on age discrimination
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first report on what could be the most common form of discrimination in the world - ageism.
'Secret' sex assault review in NSW
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has launched a ‘secret’ review into state parliament’s sexual assault complaints process.
Staffer leaves after slur
A former Liberal staffer has resigned after accusations of sexist behaviour.
Staffers slam hiring process
Former Coalition staffers say the hiring process at Parliament House brushes over sexism and misogyny.
Clot fears stop rollouts
A string of European nations have halted their AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollouts over blood clot concerns.
Cormann rejects carbon borders
The OECD’s incoming secretary-general Mathias Cormann has urged caution over new carbon-pricing ideas.
Huge water bill probed
An internal probe is looking at why the federal government paid millions more than it needed for water.
Review rejects hoarding claims
Researchers say water hoarding and and speculation are not driving price rises in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Campaign calls for clarity
A new campaign in Victoria is encouraging workers to call out workplace sexual harassment.
ETU wants demerger laws repealed
Unions have slammed legislation that allows the break-up of the CFMMEU.
New city dubbed 'Bradfield'
A new city centre near Sydney’s second airport will be named after engineer John Bradfield.
PM rejects revolt
The Federal Government has been accused of turning a deaf ear as thousands rallied for better treatment.
Porter sues over assault claim
The Attorney-General has launched defamation proceedings in the Federal Court against the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan.
Psych tool offered online
Australia’s only validated psychosocial risk assessment tool is now available online.
Work can help health
European research suggests that a sustained workplace health promotion program can prevent health risks.
ACCC looks at browser bias
Regulators are concerned that people’s choices of browsers, and choice within browsers, is being unfairly limited.
ASIO attributes ANU hack
ASIO director-general of security Mike Burgess says the agency knows more than it can say publicly about cyber attacks on local universities.
Cameras cracked in easy display
Hackers have breached security-camera data collected by Silicon Valley startup Verkada Inc.
Cormann gets OECD nod
Mathias Cormann is the new head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
NDIA gambling link slammed
The National Disability Insurance Agency has been criticised for renting office space from gambling company Sportsbet.