Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2024
This week’s budget papers outline a surge in public service employment.
Space spend questioned
The Victorian Government has invested $37 million in a US space tourism company.
Jail time for revealing crimes
David McBride, a former Australian army lawyer and whistleblower who exposed murder, has been jailed.
Court rejects eSafety extension
The Federal Court has denied the eSafety commissioner's bid to hide a controversial video.
Shale collusion alleged
The United States shale oil industry faces lawsuits and regulatory actions over alleged collusion to manipulate prices.
AFP leader reappointed
Reece Kershaw has been reappointed Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
New head for info body
Elizabeth Tydd has been appointed the new Australian Information Commissioner.
SA switching to single model
Governments have introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas.
Big fine for flight grift
Qantas has agreed to compensate customers and pay a hefty fine for misleading claims.
Big school gap surveyed
New research highlights severe underfunding for students with disabilities in Australian schools.
Clean power classes backed
The Albanese Government wants to broaden Australia’s skilled workforce in clean energy sectors.
Prac pay announced
A new support payment will be offered for student placements in critical care fields.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
Ex-APRA head moves to ASX
Former APRA chair Wayne Byres has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of the Australian stock exchange (ASX).
Google allows self-review
Google has introduced a new tool for Australian users, ‘Results about you’.
McBride sentence coming
Australian whistleblower David McBride has appeared in court for his sentencing hearing.
PC probes My Health faults
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
Police say change coming
Victoria Police has pledged to implement 79 significant reforms by the end of 2025 in response to findings from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry.