Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2019
MPs cleared of private concerns
The Prime Minister's department has decided the PM’s colleagues did not breach ministerial standards.
Rights linked to population health
Nations with stronger women's rights appear to have better health and faster population growth.
Jobs stats at steady low
The unemployment rate remains at 5.2 per cent, despite the creation of 500 jobs in June.
AFP denies intimidation
The Australian Federal Police says raids on journalists are not designed to pressure the media.
APRA taking action, it says
The Federal Government says APRA can do its job properly, despite a detailed report showing it is not.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
Health strike to hit NSW
Thousands of NSW health workers will strike next month, demanding better security after a spike in violent attacks.
Unions bristle at looming bill
The ACTU says the Coalition’s union crackdown could breach international conventions.
Recycling chief faces court
The director of an embattled Victorian recycling company faces court this week.
Adani wanted reviewers' names
Internal emails show Adani demanded the names of all federal agency scientists reviewing its contentious groundwater plans.
Deaths lead to safety 'reset'
The Queensland Government is appointing more inspectors in response to recent mine-related tragedies.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Dodo to refund data charges
Internet provider Dodo will refund about 16,000 customers after imposing excess data charges for modest streaming usage.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.
Recognition bid launched
Conservatives are divided over the Morrison government's plan for Indigenous recognition.
SA spending probed
SA's Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has been found to have committed maladministration.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.