Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2023
A new review has found Australia’s Defence Force is no longer “fit for purpose”.
Kiwi deal reached
Australia has announced that New Zealanders who have been living in Australia for four years can now apply for Australian citizenship.
NACC audit role outlined
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) could make things uncomfortable for senior public servants.
TikTok ads slammed
Opposition home affairs spokesperson James Paterson does not want the Commonwealth to advertise on TikTok.
ARC reforms outlined
A major review of Australian Research Council (ARC) legislation has been released.
ASIC slams scam rules
Banks have been criticised for letting customers cop 96 per cent of scam losses.
Finance retention suggested
New legislation aims to stop the ‘brain drain’ from Australia’s finance sector.
Child crisis highlighted
Politicians have been slammed for ignoring Australia’s child maltreatment crisis.
CSIRO aids small firms
CSIRO is helping small to medium enterprises (SMEs) enhance their research and development (R&D) ...
Preschool expansion outlined
Julia Gillard has called for universal preschool for three-year-olds to be rolled out in SA.
Price claims Voice divisive
Opposition spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has appeared in the first advertisement for the Voice to Parliament ‘No’ campaign.
RBA breakup outlined
The government has revealed a proposal to split the board of the RBA into two separate bodies.
Cancer cover expands
Tasmania has extended its presumptive cancer list for firefighters to include 20 types of cancer.
First multi-deal flagging
Union infighting could undermine progress on the first multi-employer pay deal.
ICAC eyes Hills Shire
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an investigation into alleged impropriety within the Hills Shire Council.
NDIS reforms forecast
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in need of significant reform to ensure its sustainability, according to the Albanese government.
Jenkins leaves a better place
Ministers have marked the exit of Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner.
Nurse strike fine outlined
The WA nurses’ union has agreed to a potential $350,000 fine for a major strike at Parliament House last year.