Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - June, 2024
Whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal has been dismissed, meaning he will face trial for exposing misconduct within the ATO.
New centre for health threats
A new initiative is aimed at enhancing the health sector's resilience against cyber threats.
Vote open on Victorian deal
Victorian public servants are voting this week on a new agreement with the state, promising enhanced salaries and improved conditions over the next four years.
AI shreds exam test
The exam system of a prominent UK university failed to detect nearly all AI-generated submissions in a recent test.
Banking code updated
ASIC has approved a new Australian Banking Code of Practice, designed to strengthen consumer protections.
Defence refers Thales deal
Defence has referred a $1.2 Billion Thales contract to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Assange back in Australia
Julian Assange has spent his first evening as a free man in Australia, marking the end of more than a decade of ...
NDIA gifts slammed
The National Disability Insurance Agency is under scrutiny over ethical breaches and procurement deficiencies.
Queensland sector stats reported
A new report reveals new insights into Queensland’s public service - the state’s largest workforce.
Service savaged in law review
An official report says the public sector frequently fails to comply with legal and regulatory frameworks.
Tech fail claimed in Medibank hack
Medibank's failure to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) could have led to the data breach that exposed ...
Banks predicts builder stability
Commonwealth Bank predicts a stabilisation in the rate of construction industry insolvencies, following a significant rise of over one-third last year.
Comcare act to be reviewed
The Federal Government has initiated a review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
Minister backs collaboration
The Assistant Minister for the Public Service says the APS must build a culture of collaboration.
Safety boost suggested
A Senate Committee has backed new protections for Commonwealth frontline workers.
ATO case appeal fails
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has lost his appeal to halt his criminal prosecution.
Kirkland speaks on ASIC aims
ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland has outlined the regulator’s current priorities.
Tax stats show rich reduction
New stats show 102 Australians with incomes exceeding $1 million each paid no tax, according to data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
WGEA shows PS gap
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released new analysis of gender equality in the federal public sector.
Adobe sued over subscriptions
The US government has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the software giant of deceptive practices ...