Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2024
A former ATO employee has been sentenced to five years’ jail over corrupt conduct.
Lowe moves to new role
Philip Lowe, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has been appointed chair of Geoff Wilson’s philanthropic investment manager, Future Generation Australia.
ATO ensures SingTel pays
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has thwarted Singapore Telecommunications' (SingTel) efforts to deduct nearly $895 million from its taxable income.
Merivale hit for underpayment
Hospitality giant Merivale has agreed to an $18 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over employee underpayment claims.
Union seeks big rise
The CFMEU is reportedly pushing for a substantial 26 per cent pay rise over the next three years for its members.
'Glass cliff' seen for health leaders
Cultural change is needed to increase the number of women in healthcare and medical leadership in Australia ...
AFP discontent continues
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers are gearing up for potentially unprecedented industrial action.
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.
Super spread to unpaid parents
The WA Government has announced the extension of superannuation payments to public sector employees on unpaid parental leave, up to 24 weeks.
ASX hit for transparency failures
ASIC has hit the ASX with a $1.05 million fine over thousands of rules breaches.
Gallagher outlines gender buys
The Federal Government will seek to boost procurement from women-owned businesses.
Burgess responds to spy requests
A shred of extra detail has emerged in a spy scandal started by ASIO boss Mike Burgess.
Kiss lifted to commissioner role
Australia will soon have a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
New cyber boss appointed
The Federal Government has appointed a new national cyber security coordinator.
Boycott appeal backed
The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the CFMEU and J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against a prior judgement ...
Ethics centre sought
Australia could establish a world-first national body dedicated to applied ethics, potentially unlocking billions ...
Psychological trends mapped
Safe Work Australia has released new findings on the state of psychological health within workplaces.