Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2018
Academic issues in skeptic sacking
Academics at James Cook University (JCU) are reportedly avoiding using their staff emails after the the sacking of climate change skeptic Peter Ridd.
Feds concerned language lacking
The English language requirements for people seeking permanent residency could change ...
Gas firm gets big bid
Australia's largest gas network operator APA has received a $13 billion takeover bid.
Unemployment drops to 5.4 per cent
The unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest rate since November last year.
Robo-debt to be reviewed again
A new investigation into Centrelink’s robo-debt recovery program has been announced this week.
FWC wants clearer deals
The Fair Work Commission says the “torturous” language of industrial awards needs to be improved.
Job sites hit by PageUp breach
Major firms are pulling pages provided by recruitment company PageUp after reports client data may have been compromised.
Women wanted for STEM gap
Authorities want women to help fill a shortage in homegrown engineering skill.
FWC makes Home Affairs order
A new deal will see some Department of Home Affairs staff receive a 7 per cent pay rise, nearly five years after their last increase.
Tech plant slammed in labour report
Tech giant Amazon and manufacturer Foxconn have been criticised over harsh working conditions at a plant in China.
Bank bosses face cartel charge
The ACCC this week laid charges against some of the top figures in Australian banking.
Economist issues debt warning
While Australia’s economic position grows, some economists say tough times are on the horizon.
Big merger shows little benefit
The benefits of a major federal department merger have not been proven.
Court staff back wage deal
Federal Court staff have voted for a new enterprise agreement after four years of negotiations.
ICAC speaks on safety powers
The powers of South Australia's workplace safety inspectors puts them at “significant risk of corruption, including bribery and coercion” ...
Rudd gives evidence in pink batts case
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says the pink batts scheme would not have proceeded if its safety risks were better understood.
Union wins ACT fight
A long-running court battle between the ABCC and the CFMEU in Canberra appears to have ended.
Westpac accused of losing files
Whistleblowers say Westpac’s wealth management arm lost the files of hundreds of customers ...
Amazon blocks to dodge GST
Amazon says it will block Australian consumers from its global sites to avoid new GST laws.