Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2019
The Home Affairs department does not appear to have consulted with local tech companies about encryption laws.
Deutsche Bank dumps staff
Deutsche Bank is sacking thousands of staff worldwide, starting in Sydney.
AFP seeking media scalps
Reports say the AFP demanded the private travel details of a senior ABC journalist.
Legal action over Samsung claims
Samsung is facing federal court action over alleged false claims about the water resistance of its ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
BCA welcomes tax cut passage
Business groups and the stock market are celebrating the passage of $158 billion in personal income tax cuts.
Foreign firms fear QLD sting
Queensland foreign-owned companies are concerned about a new State tax.
MIT moves into SA
MIT has announced plans to set up a new research centre in Adelaide's Lot Fourteen CBD innovation precinct.
NDIS execs bailing
Questions are being asked after the exodus of several board members from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
Anti-union bill returns
The Morrison government has introduced a bill to make deregistering unions and disqualifying officials easier.
Concussion class action considered
A group of rugby league players are considering legal action over the NRL's treatment of concussions.
PM to probe private leaps
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
Top cop faces leak charge
A senior Victorian policeman faces charges of leaking information this week.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.
IR review looms
Questions have been asked about the Morrison government's planned review of the industrial relations system.
Study finds inclusive failure
A new study finds HR is failing workers with intellectual disabilities.
Telco code tightened
Sales staff may soon run credit and income checks on new customers buying a phone plan.