Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2021
A proposed bill to improve online safety has been criticised for potentially making the problem worse.
School violence rises
A new survey has found around 40 per cent of Australian school principals have been subjected to violence at work.
Big pay for accused CEO
An AMP executive who stood down after sexually harassing a staff member has secured a $937,724 bonus.
CEO leaves Porter-linked firm
The CEO of Australia's largest law firm has left after her company took on the Attorney-General as a client.
Key research cut from foreigners
Australian universities will be prevented from collaborating with foreign institutions on a number of key areas, under a new plan from the Federal Government.
Staff slam wage silencing
University staff say they have been punished for speaking out about underpayment and wage theft.
Big spend on gas consultants
The Federal Government is spending millions on gas industry consultants to tell it how to subsidise the gas industry.
Court action over booze call
A major Aboriginal health service has launched legal action over the approval of Darwin's first Dan Murphy’s store.
Dutton calls could face audit
The audit office says it is “considering” an audit of a federal funding scheme dogged by accusations of pork-barreling.
New body for Aboriginal abuses
Victoria is becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to set up a formal commission to investigate injustices against Aboriginal people.
Foreign water shares slammed
New analysis reveals the extent of the “corporatisation” of Australian water.
Apprentice wage scheme expanded
Up to $1.2 billion in funding has been put forth to help employers hire 70,000 apprentices in the next year.
Deliveroo rewards top riders
Meal delivery company Deliveroo has put aside over £112 million (AU$202 million) to deal with legal battles ...
Finkel flying green flag
Australia’s former chief scientist is on a global lobbying blitz, ensuring the world that Australia has an emissions plan.
Microsoft patches email hack
Authorities are responding to a cyber attack on a weakness in Microsoft’s enterprise email software.
Missing minister's work may stall
Sexual assault allegations could see signfiicant government work delayed.
Sex discrimination review launched
Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins says the nation needs “victim-centric” approaches to sexual assault claims.