Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2023
India's top court has ordered an investigation into the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group.
APS seen as gender leader
Advocates want the Australian Public Service (APS) to be an example of how to be a gender-equal employer.
Date set for APS talks
The APS formal bargaining process is scheduled to commence on March 30, according to the Australian Public Service Commission.
Human Rights Act outlined
A proposed new human rights model includes new obligations for public servants.
Advocates sign advice letter
Consumer advocacy groups may give some ground on proposed deregulation of financial advice.
ASIC report remains dark
The Treasurer has blocked the release of a report into the behaviour of ASIC’s deputy chair.
Wage body cleared of Coalition
Coalition appointees have been unceremoniously dumped from the minimum wage panel.
ACCC eyes tech ecosystems
The competition regulator is setting its sights on the “expanding ecosystems of digital platform service providers”.
Council prayer paused
Melbourne’s City of Boroondara has halted the use of a Christian prayer at its meetings.
Expenses probe concludes
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour has commented on his “public lynching”.
Gap goals get further
Nine of Australia’s ‘Closing the Gap’ targets are not on track, according to new data.
Gender gaps tracked
A new federal resource is being set up to track progress on gender inequality issues.
High Court mulls breach
The High Court will soon decide if Facebook is liable for mass data breaches.
Murder probe sees council sacked
A Victorian council has been sacked after the murder of a senior employee sparked an investigation that uncovered ...
NIAA outlines Voice role
The head of the NIAA says the agency will play a key myth-busting role in Australia’s Voice referendum.
Racism checks set in NT
Every NT government agency and service provider is set to be reviewed for systemic racism.
Trade job probe closes
The NSW ICAC has found no evidence of corruption by John Barilaro or Stuart Ayres in a controversial trade job posting.