Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2023
Media investigations suggest some universities are offering pre-made online courses with no real teaching involved.
Gold mine owners probed
Foreign ownership of Australian gold mines is on track to rise above 50 per cent.
Judge rules on Jetstar sacking
A supervisor at Jetstar has lost his case for unfair dismissal after failing to report an “excessively flatulent” subordinate.
Rio settles access claim
Rio Tinto has agreed to pay a civil penalty of US$15 million to settle a lengthy US investigation into payments made to a Guinean political adviser.
Several dodge harassment sessions
A number of federal MPs and senators are yet to complete sexual harassment training.
Teal staffer saga continues
A political staffer is seeking compensation after the MP she worked for allegedly made her work more than 70 hours a week.
HECS architect defends scheme
The economist that designed Australia’s student loan system says it is not unfair to women.
Premier speaks on council probe
The NSW Premier says harsh action should be taken against those involved in misconduct at a Sydney council, potentially including his own brothers.
Senator sees safeguard issue
The Albanese Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s safeguard mechanism have been questioned by an independent senator.
Robert faces robo-probe
Former government minister Stuart Robert has given his version of history to the ‘Robodebt’ royal commission.
Super debate sizzling
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has kicked a hornet’s nest by signalling “sustainability” changes in super tax concessions.
Youth justice plans slammed
The Queensland Government’s proposed youth justice overhaul has been labelled “racially prejudicial”.
Big shift for QLD sector
There is a new name for the body in charge of the Queensland public service.
Gender scheme working
Companies that obtain Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) citations have lower wage gaps, new stats show.
No jail over welfare grift
A former Commonwealth public servant has avoided imprisonment despite admitting to establishing a fake Centrelink account to receive JobSeeker payments.
Regional shift watched
New stats show Australia’s population is moving away from its biggest two cities.
Stats show confident rise
New figures suggest Australians’ confidence in the federal government has increased.