Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2024
The Productivity Commission has examined economic inequality in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic...
States seek online age change
Australian premiers have proposed barring millions of children from using major social media platforms.
Climate claims found lacking
EDO analysis has uncovered widespread greenwashing in major Australian sectors.
New course aimed at planning gap
New degrees in planning and surveying aim to address a critical skills shortage.
State forming safety group
The Victorian Government is set to introduce new legislation to better protect customer-facing workers ...
AFP officers eye deal
Australian Federal Police (AFP) members are reviewing their employer's latest wage proposal.
AMA reacts to health spend
Lobbyists say Australia’s health sector is missing an opportunity for systemic change.
Emission consideration upheld
A Federal Court ruling allows coal and gas projects to continue ignoring the impacts of their emissions.
Pay rise tabled in NSW
The New South Wales (NSW) government has offered a 10.5 per cent pay rise over three years for public sector workers.
SA signs AUKUS deal
South Australia and Maryland have formalised a significant collaboration aimed at developing the skilled workforce needed for the AUKUS program.
Santos case conduct probed
The conduct of the Environmental Defenders Office in a court case with Santos has been reviewed.
Script service hit for ransom
The government is investigating a ransomware data breach involving MediSecure, an electronic prescriptions provider.
Fresh funds for PwC-linked firm
PwC Australia appears to be in line for new government contracts despite its ongoing scandal.
Hate study funded
The AHRC has announced an independent study into racism at Australian universities.
Uni quality bill tabled
The government has introduced new legislation that it says will ensure quality and integrity in international education.
Big support for uni reform
Funding has been provided for an independent education body to oversee universities reform.
Corruption survey coming
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been allowed to survey the Australian Public Service (APS) on perceptions and experiences of corruption at the federal level.
Hume speaks on public spend
The Coalition says the quality of the public service is declining despite its numbers growing.
NT tops debt record
The Northern Territory's budget for 2024-25 reveals net debt exceeding $11 billion - a record for the jurisdiction.